[Giant pleomorphic adenoma of the submaxillary gland: case report].
We report an exceptional case of giant cell tumor of the submaxillary gland in a 76-year-old woman. The tumor progressed slowly over a period of 40 years. Submaxillectomy removed a 3-kg mass before fixation. The postoperative period was uneventful and the patient was discharged fifteen days later. Pathology examination revealed a pleomorphous adenoma developed within the salivary gland.
Toure
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Service de Stomatologie et Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, CHU A Le Dantec, BP 10726, Dakar, Sénégal.
Diouf
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R
Dangou
J-M
JM
Diallo
B-K
BK
Toure
D
D
Tahiri
M
M
Faye
M
M
Diop
H-M
HM
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery