PLEOMORPHIC ADENΝΟΜΑ

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma, the most common salivary gland tumour, accounts for a majority of parotid gland neoplasms. Untreated pleomorphic adenoma can gradually enlarge in size and weigh several kilograms. Surgery of pleomorphic adenoma presents an increased risk of facial nerve injury and a considerable recurrence rate. We report a case of pleomorphic adenoma in a 50 years-old female who complained of a large growth on the left side of the face, which enlarged gradually over a period of over 5 years. The excised specimen was 8 cm x10 cm x 12 cm in dimensions and 1.89 kg in weight.