| Nasopharyngeal pleomorphic adenoma in the adult. | |
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PMID: 16826077 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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INTRODUCTION: Salivary gland tumors account for less than 5% of all neoplasms in the head and neck, with pleomorphic adenoma being the most common type. These typically arise in the palate, but we report a rare case of nasopharyngeal pleomorphic adenoma in an adult. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The authors conducted a case report and literature review. RESULTS: The patient presented with unilateral otalgia, tinnitus, and aural fullness. Nasal endoscopy revealed a pedunculated mass adjacent to the left torus tubarius and he was treated with an excisional biopsy. Histologic evaluation demonstrated pleomorphic adenoma. DISCUSSION: Pleomorphic adenomas seldom present as nasopharyngeal masses and have a nonspecific appearance on endoscopy. Microscopic examination has characteristic features to aid in an accurate diagnosis. Treatment is surgical and recurrence is unlikely. |
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Authors:
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Scott L Lee; C Y Lee; Steven M Silver; Siobhan Kuhar |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Laryngoscope Volume: 116 ISSN: 0023-852X ISO Abbreviation: Laryngoscope Publication Date: 2006 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-07-07 Completed Date: 2006-08-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8607378 Medline TA: Laryngoscope Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1281-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York 12208-3420, USA. lees1@mail.amc.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adenoma, Pleomorphic
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pathology*,
surgery Aged Diagnosis, Differential Endoscopy Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology*, surgery Salivary Gland Neoplasms / pathology*, surgery Salivary Glands, Minor* |
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