title: Seeding of a parotid pleomorphic adenoma.
abstract: Recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid usually occurs in the distribution of the primary procedure. There are numerous reports of widespread local recurrence and a few reported cases of distant metastases. Extensive seeding throughout the entire ipsilateral neck is rare. Treatment involves a combination of radical surgery and radiotherapy. The potential for malignant transformation demands close follow-up of younger patients particularly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Commins
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Breach
mesh_terms: D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery