Primary pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland in the parapharyngeal space

• Main Authors: Pradhan Sultan A, Hazarika Biswajyoti, Hakeem Arsheed H, Kannan Rajan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2009-11-01
• Series: World Journal of Surgical Oncology
• Online Access: http://www.wjso.com/content/7/1/85

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>World literature suggests parapharyngeal space lesions account for only 0.5% head and neck tumours and the majority of the minor salivary gland tumours are malignant. The parapharyngeal space is very rare site for this tumour.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>Two cases of primary pleomorphic adenomas arising <it>de novo </it>from minor salivary glands in the para pharyngeal space are reported. Review of literature, clinical features, pathology, radiological findings and treatment of these tumours are discussed.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Pleomorphic adenoma arising de novo in the parapharyngeal space is of rare occurrence. High index of suspicion and an adequate clearance of the tumour with a cuff of surrounding dispensable normal tissues is the key to successful treatment of such tumours.</p>