Pleomorphic adenoma.
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common neoplasm of the salivary glands. Though a benign lesion, proper recognition and management of this process is needed to avoid increasing enlargement of the mass, facial nerve impairment, risk of malignant degeneration, and recurrence after surgical resection. The epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for this neoplasm are discussed.
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D012467:Salivary Gland Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D013547:Sweating, Gustatory / Q000209:etiology