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Soft Palate Pleomorphic Adenoma of a Minor Salivary Gland: An Unusual Presentation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Tumors of salivary glands are less frequent in the head and neck region. Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a benign tumor of major and accessory salivary glands. The soft palate is one of the most frequent sites among accessory salivary glands. This tumor can increase in size and cause oropharyngeal obstruction with a risk of asphyxia, endangering the patient's life. Treatment is based on complete tumor excision and it’s sometimes difficult. Histopathological examination confirms the diagnosis. In this study, we present a case of a large pleomorphic adenoma of the accessory salivary glands located in the soft palate, successfully treated with intraoral excision surgery after an initial tracheostomy.

Source: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2024.v12i05.049

Authors: Mkheittirate Yaacoub, Arioua Abdelilah, Afellah Mohamed, Oudidi Abdelatif, Naouar Ouattassi, Mohamed Ridal, Najib Benmansour, Hammas Nawal, Mohammed Nouredine EL Alami El Amine

Institutions: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Hassan II, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University

Language: English

Topic: Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4398136346

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Cites: 19

Cited by: 1

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