Sialadenoma papilliferum of the adenoids in a 2-year-old child.
We report a case of sialadenoma papilliferum arising in the adenoids in a 2-year-old child. The tumor demonstrated papillary and adenomatous proliferations, suggestive of minor salivary gland origin. A review of the literature indicated no reported cases of this neoplasm arising in individuals this young. The location of the growth also appears to be unique. Regular follow-up by endoscopy and computed tomographic scan of the nasopharyngeal area have not revealed recurrence of disease one year after resection.
D000234:Adenoids / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D010212:Papilloma / Q000473:pathology; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*