title: Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid Gland: Report of a Case With Review of Literature.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Pleomorphic adenomas are benign salivary gland tumors, which predominantly affect the superficial lobe of the parotid gland. The "pleomorphic" nature of the tumor can be explained on the basis of its epithelial and connective tissue origin. The tumor has a female predilection between 30-50 years of age. Slowly progressing asymptomatic swelling is the usual presentation of the tumor. Surgical excision of the tumor mass forms the mainstay of treatment, with utmost care taken to preserve the facial nerve.
  
  
  METHODS
  This case report aims to throw light on an interesting case of pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland in a 50 years old female patient. The patient presented with a slowly progressing asymptomatic swelling on the left side of the face. There is also a special emphasis to a detailed review of literature.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Salivary gland neoplasms can occur at any site where salivary tissue is present. Pleomorphic adenoma is the commonest salivary gland tumor characterized by diverse histomorphological features. Early diagnosis and treatment plan entails thorough history taking, clinical examination, coupled with radiographic and histopathological findings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, Ahmedabad Dental College, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hasan
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, Ahmedabad Dental College, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Vyas
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, Ahmedabad Dental College, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, Ahmedabad Dental College, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dalal
mesh_terms: D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008875:Middle Aged; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D047368:Tumor Burden
keywords: Benign salivary gland tumors; Parotidectomy; Pleomorphic adenomas