Resolution of obstructive sleep apnoea after resection of a pleomorphic salivary adenoma.
We describe a 54-year-old man whose obstructive sleep apnoea was cured by resection of a pleomorphic salivary adenoma, and emphasise the importance of a full examination of the upper airway in the assessment of a patient with symptoms of sleep apnoea.
Adams
Aidan J
AJ
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, United Kingdom. runningdentist@hotmail.com
Patterson
Alan R
AR
Brady
Garrett
G
Whitfield
Paul H
PH
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery