title: Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma of the parotid gland.
abstract: Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) has been recently recognized as a distinct entity with a known predilection for minor salivary glands. We present an unusual case of recurrent PLGA arising within the right parotid gland in a 25-year-old lady. The striking histological picture is diverse architecture combined with benign cytological features. Even in the light of multiple recurrences, our tumor displayed a relatively indolent course which is commonly associated with this adenocarcinoma sub-type. Thus, unusual occurrence demonstrates that this tumor should also be considered in differentials of tumors of the major salivary glands. Long-term follow-up is essential to ensure local control.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute, WIA, 36 Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai 600 020, India. drarvindkrishnamurthy@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: Arvind
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krishnamurthy
authors.forename: Anitha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vaidhyanathan
authors.forename: Urmila
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Majhi
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011379:Prognosis; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed