- Journal of Contemporary Medicine
- Vol: 4 Issue: 3
- Major Pleomorphic adenoma in a minor salivary gland masquerading as malignancy
Major Pleomorphic adenoma in a minor salivary gland masquerading as malignancy
Authors : Preethi Balan, Fazil Ka, Rashmi Sapkal
Pages : 164-167
Doi:10.16899/ctd.93813
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Publication Date : 2015-01-19
Article Type : Other
Abstract :Pleomorphic adenoma (PA), though a common entity, is still a challenging tumor for pathologist, radiologist, and the surgeon. Its diverse histological and clinical presentation increases the chances ofmisdiagnosis. We have reported a case of pleomorphic adenoma which could have been misdiagnosed as malignant tumor due to its masquerading appearance. Hence this presentation emphasizes the need for awareness of its diverse presentation and histopathological variation among the examining clinician as it greatly influence the outcome of management.Keywords : Pleomorphic adenoma, minor salivary gland, Histopathology