Adenoma pleomorfo gigante de glándula salivar menorextirpación a través de un abordaje transoral
- Carlos de Paula Vernetta
- Francisco Javier García Callejo
- Judith B. Ramírez Sabio
- Miguel Higinio Orts Alborch
- Antonio Morant Ventura
- Jaime Marco Algarra
ISSN: 1130-0558
Year of publication: 2008
Volume: 30
Issue: 3
Pages: 201-204
Type: Article
More publications in: Revista española de cirugía oral y maxilofacial: Publicación Oficial de la Sociedad Española de Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial
Abstract
Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor of the salivary glands that consists of a combination of epithelial and mesenchymal elements. The tumor most commonly arises from the parotid (60-70%) or submandibular glands. It develops less frequently on a minor salivary gland, presenting as an intraoral mass dependent on the palate or lip. A case is reported of giant pleomorphic adenoma resected using a transoral approach.