Concurrent pleomorphic adenoma in parapharyngeal space and submandibular gland.
Ladeinde AL, Adeyemo WL, Bamgbose BO, Ogunlewe MO, Ajayi FO.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria. drakinladeinde@yahoo.com
BACKGROUND: Pleomorphic adenoma in the parapharyngeal space either occurs de novo or as an extension from the deep lobe of the parotid gland. CASE PRESENTATION: A rare synchronous occurrence of pleomorphic adenoma in the parapharyngeal space and submandibular gland of a 48-year-old Nigerian male is reported. CONCLUSION: Pleomorphic adenoma concurrent in the parapharyngeal space and submandibular gland is very rare. A complete surgical excision of both tumors is the treatment of choice.
PMID: 15035666 [PubMed]PMCID: PMC419374