title: [The case of gigantic pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland].
abstract: The authors describe case of big size pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. This tumor lead to cachexia and to elimination of life in society. Attention was paid on the surgical treatment of pleomorphic adenomas by superficial or total parotidectomies. Possibility of the post operative complications avoidance, even in such big cases was emphasized. Recurrence was not observed during 10 months follow up. Use of surgical treatment make that the patient was able to return to her previous job.
authors.affiliation: Oddział Laryngologii Szpitala Wojewódzkiego w Zamościu.
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zawiślak
authors.forename: Krzysztof
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Polberg
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome