Giant neck swelling.
The most common benign salivary gland tumor is pleomorphic adenoma. They can attain giant proportions and weigh several kilograms. They can cause facial disfigurement and, if untreated, could lead malignant transformation. This image depicts a 7.5 kg pleomorphic adenoma of right submandibular gland with malignant change in a 55-year-old male.
Department of Surgery Bankura Sammilani Medical Colege Kenduadih Bankura West Bengal 722102 India.
Utpal
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De
Department of Surgery Bankura Sammilani Medical Colege Kenduadih Bankura West Bengal 722102 India.
Mintu Mohon
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Nandi
Department of Surgery Bankura Sammilani Medical Colege Kenduadih Bankura West Bengal 722102 India.
Pranoy
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Kabiraj
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma; giant pleomorphic adenoma; submandibular tumor