title: Pleomorphic adenoma of the base of the tongue.
abstract: We describe a rare case of pleomorphic adenoma involving the base of the tongue and adjacent valleculae. We also discuss the incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of these cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Singleton Hospital, Swansea, United Kingdom. DOCSN@aol.com
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Berry
authors.forename: Huey
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tay
authors.forename: Carlos P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Puentes
mesh_terms: D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery