1Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala
2Reader, Oral Medicine and Radiology, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala
3Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, MM College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala
4Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Laxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patiala
*Corresponding Author: Ivleen Kaur, E-mail: dr.ivleen@gmail.com
Online published on 4 February, 2016.
Salivary gland tumors are rare, comprising less than 3% of all neoplasia of head and neck region. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common type of all salivary gland tumors. It exhibits wide cyto-morphologic and architectural diversity and that is how it is considered to mixed tumor. Due to few symptoms and extension into a hidden site, the tumor can grow for a long time before being diagnosed, and the potential risk for malignant transformation increases over the years with the incidence of 1–7%. Hereby, we report a case of pleomorphic adenoma in a 46 year-old male who complained of a large growth on the left side of the face, which enlarged gradually over a period of over 10 years. Advanced imaging modality was used to determine the exact location and extent of the tumor so as to carry out its complete resection for a favourable outcome.
Pleomorphic adenoma, Salivary gland tumor, Parotid tumor
