Concurrent primary Hodgkin's lymphoma and recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the ipsilateral parotid gland: report of a rare case.
The synchronous occurrence of two histologically different and morphologically distinct tumours in a single parotid gland is an exceptionally rare and probably coincidental event. We have recently experienced such a case initially suspected of being a recurrent pleomorphic adenoma. Superficial parotidectomy, however, revealed two separate masses. Postoperative histopathological examination diagnosed the presence of a pleomorphic adenoma with a concurrent primary parotid gland Hodgkin's lymphoma arising from an intraglandular lymph node. The management of this case is presented along with a brief review of the literature concerning the evaluation and management of this rare entity.
Manganaris
Argyrios
A
ENT Department, "THEAGENIO" Anticancer Hospital, 2 Alexandrou Simeonidi Str., Thessaloniki, Greece. amanganaris@hotmail.com
Patakiouta
Frida
F
Kiziridou
Anastasia
A
Manganaris
Theodoros
T
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D018450:Disease Progression; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery