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Soft Palate Pleomorphic Adenoma of a Minor Salivary Gland: An Unusual Presentation
Joint Authors
Forde, C. T.
Millard, R.
Ali, S.
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Approximately 10% of pleomorphic adenomas occur in the minor salivary glands with the palate being the most common site.
Pleomorphic adenomas account for the majority of palatal tumours; however, minor salivary gland tumours have a higher risk of malignancy compared to tumours of the major salivary glands, so appropriate diagnostic evaluation should be prompt.
We present a case of a 52-year-old man with a longstanding history of a soft palate pleomorphic adenoma which required excision under general anaesthetic via a mandibular swing approach.
As well as the surgical approach to access this tumour; this case is unique as it is the largest soft palate pleomorphic adenoma reported in the literature.
We discuss the appropriate preoperative investigations and airway considerations for this patient, as well as the factors to consider when planning operative management of palatal tumours.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Forde, C. T.& Millard, R.& Ali, S.. 2018. Soft Palate Pleomorphic Adenoma of a Minor Salivary Gland: An Unusual Presentation. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Forde, C. T.…[et al.]. Soft Palate Pleomorphic Adenoma of a Minor Salivary Gland: An Unusual Presentation. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Forde, C. T.& Millard, R.& Ali, S.. Soft Palate Pleomorphic Adenoma of a Minor Salivary Gland: An Unusual Presentation. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148401
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148401