Pedunculated pleomorphic adenoma of the tongue base manifesting with dysponea. A case report.
Pleomorphic adenomas of the minor salivary glands are rare. The most common site is in the palate. We have come across a case of pedunculated pleomorphic adenoma of the base of the tongue which came to us only when the tumour had caused respiratory distress.
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D012469:Salivary Glands; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*