Multiple pulmonary metastases from benign pleomorphic adenoma.
Metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma is a rare condition of metastasis from a histologically benign salivary gland tumor. We report a case of metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma presenting with multiple bilateral lung metastases, and discuss the clinical aspects of this disease.
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Ko Yung
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong Medical Center, Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
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Wing Hung
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Wang
Elaine
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Chiu
Shui Wah
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D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed