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A case of lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma in the parotid gland: a case report.
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ABSTRACT: Introduction
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign neoplasm of the salivary glands. Extensive lipomatous involvement of the tumor is, however, a very rare finding.Case report
Herein, a rare case of lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma arising in the parotid gland of a 14-year-old Japanese woman is presented.Conclusion
This is the sixth case of lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma in the English literature. Recognition of this rare subtype of pleomorphic adenoma is important for clinical diagnosis and management. On CT scan, it may not be detected possibly due to the extensive fatty component.
SUBMITTER: Kondo T
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2710317 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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A case of lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma in the parotid gland: a case report.
Diagnostic pathology 20090604
<h4>Introduction</h4>Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign neoplasm of the salivary glands. Extensive lipomatous involvement of the tumor is, however, a very rare finding.<h4>Case report</h4>Herein, a rare case of lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma arising in the parotid gland of a 14-year-old Japanese woman is presented.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This is the sixth case of lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma in the English literature. Recognition of this rare subtype of pleomorphic adenoma is important f ...[more]