Salivary glands are sites for a great variety of tumors. The parotid gland is the most common site followed by the submandibular gland. The pleomorphic adenoma represents the 60-70% of all tumors involving the major salivary glands, while the submandibular gland is involved in 8% of cases. The pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland is rare and can present difficulty in diagnosis. The heterogeneous histology, a possible malignant transformation, an incomplete capsule that can determine a recurrence, are the most important characteristics of pleomorphic adenoma. A complete surgical removal of the tumor is the treatment of choice. In the case presented, the mass showed an unusual vascularization and remarkable dimensions.
Giant pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland. Case report / Belli, Evaristo; F. M., Balestra; B., Longo. - In: MINERVA STOMATOLOGICA. - ISSN 0026-4970. - 54:7-8(2005), pp. 449-452.
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Titolo: | Giant pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland. Case report. | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2005 | |
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Citazione: | Giant pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland. Case report / Belli, Evaristo; F. M., Balestra; B., Longo. - In: MINERVA STOMATOLOGICA. - ISSN 0026-4970. - 54:7-8(2005), pp. 449-452. | |
Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11573/429717 | |
Appartiene alla tipologia: | 01a Articolo in rivista |