Massive calcification in a pleomorphic adenoma: Report of an unusual presentation

January 24, 2013 by Luiz O.M. Coelho, MD; Sergio E. Ono, MD; Arnolfo de Carvalho Neto, PhD; Christiane S. Kawasaki, MD; Luciano V. Sabóia, MD; Maria F. Soares, MD
| Reprints

Abstract

We report a case of histology-proven pleomorphic adenoma of the parapharyngeal space in a 20-year-old man. This case was unusual in that a massive amount of dystrophic calcification was scattered throughout the tumor. The patient underwent successful surgical resection, and he exhibited no signs of recurrence during follow-up. Literature about such an unusual presentation is scarce.

IntroductionPleomorphic adenoma, also known as benign mixed tumor, is the most common salivary gland lesion, representing 70 to 80% of all benign tumors of the major salivary glands.1 Most of these tumors occur in the parotid gland, arising lateral to the plane of the facial nerve.1

ENT Journal provides full text articles to our registered members.
Please log in or sign up for a FREE membership to view the full content:

REGISTER AS A MEMBER: http://www.entjournal.com/user/register

SIGN IN: http://www.entjournal.com/user