Infarction after fine needle aspiration biopsy of pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland.
BACKGROUND
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a well-established and safe method for the rapid diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma. A few clinically important complications, including bleeding, infection and inflammatory reactions, result from FNA. In a small number of cases FNA has been followed by varying degrees of necrosis in some organs. In the literature there are a few reports associated with necrosis in a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland following FNA.


METHODS
A 27-year-old female had a two-year history of a right parotid mass. FNA revealed pleomorphic adenoma. A histologic diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma of the right parotid with infarction was made.


CONCLUSIONS
Necrosis associated with infarction may cause diagnostic problems. It is not a sufficient sign of malignant transformation.
Bayramoğlu
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Department of Pathology, Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey. hbayramoglu@hotmail.com
Düzcan
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Akbulut
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Topuz
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D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D009336:Necrosis; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery