Pleomorphic adenoma originated from the inferior nasal turbinate.
Although pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign neoplasm of the salivary glands, it has also been reported to be present in the neck, ear, mediastinum, external nose and nasal cavity. Intranasal localization of this lesion is very rare and mainly originates from the nasal septum. From wherever the lesion originates, the main treatment modality should be surgical. We presented a very rare case of intranasal pleomorphic adenoma originated from the inferior nasal turbinate. Due to the expansile nature of the lesion, a midfacial degloving approach was preferred.
Unlu
H Halis
HH
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Celal Bayar University, Posta kutusu: 141, TR-45010, Manisa, Turkey. halisunlu@yahoo.com
Celik
Onur
O
Demir
M Akif
MA
Eskiizmir
Gorkem
G
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures; D014420:Turbinates / Q000473:pathology*