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Pleomorphic adenoma of parotid gland with cystic degeneration

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Toshiro Nishimura ,
Mitsuru Furukawa  and
Ei Kawahara
Toshiro Nishimura*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan.
Mitsuru Furukawa
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan.
Ei Kawahara
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan.
*
Dr T. Nishimura, M.D., Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Kanazawa University, Takaramachi 13-1, Kanazawa 920, Ishikawa, Japan. Fax: 762-34-4265
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Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common tumour to arise in the parotid gland. Diagnosis becomes difficult when such a tumour undergoes degeneration and presents with unusual findings. This can lead to erroneous decisions concerning treatment. We present two patients with pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland with cystic degeneration, describe the pathological findings and discuss some pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment. Both patients recovered uneventfully after surgery.

Keywords

Parotid gland neoplasmsAdenoma, pleomorphic
Type
Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 5 , May 1994 , pp. 446 - 448
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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