Unilateral multiple benign mixed tumors of the parotid gland.
Multiple tumors of a single salivary gland in an unoperated-on patient are rare; only five have previously been reported in the world literature. The author reports the sixth case of multiple, benign mixed tumors of a unilateral parotid gland in a 61-year-old woman, discusses its management, and reviews the literature.
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography