Pleomorphic adenoma of the nose.
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequent tumor of the major salivary glands. It is rarely located in the lacrymal glands and is unusual in the nasal cavity. A rare case of a pleomorphic adenoma of the nose is presented along with a review of the literature. The use of nasal endoscopy in removing tumors of the nose and paranasal sinuses is discussed.
Yiotakis
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E.N.T. Department of Athens University, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens, Greece. jyiot@otenet.gr
Dinopoulou
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Ferekidis
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E
Manolopoulos
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L
Adamopoulos
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G
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed