title: [A case report of surgical resection of giant pharyngeal pleomorphic adenoma and literature review].
abstract: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a rare benign tumor in the pharynx. We presented a case with a huge PA in the pharynx. MRI displayed oropharyngeal mass, considering benign tumor. Preoperative fine-needle aspiration and cytology biopsy were important to confirm the diagnosis of PA preliminary. Extracapsular complete dissection for PA was performed under general anesthesia with tracheotomy subsequently. Postoperative histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of PA. The patient was discharged a week after operation and no recurrence was found in the following 8 months.
authors.forename: Hongqiang
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Luo
authors.forename: Tao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D010614:Pharynx