Pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland in the parapharyngeal space

Bipin T Varghese , Paul Sebastian , Elizabeth K Abraham and Anitha Mathews

Department of Surgical Oncology and Pathology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, 695 011

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World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2003, 1:2doi:10.1186/1477-7819-1-2


Published:	25 February 2003

Abstract

Background

Majority of tumours occurring in minor salivary gland are malignant. Pleomorphic adenoma is of rare occurrence in parapharangeal space.

Case presentation

A rare case of a minor salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma of the parapharyngeal space is reported. Review of literature, clinical features, pathology, radiological findings and treatment of these tumours are discussed.

Conclusions

Parapharangeal salivary tumours presents as a painless progressive swelling with majority of these being malignant. Pleomorphic adenoma in parapharangeal space is of rare occurrence. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice.