TITLE:
A Rare Case of Synchronous Bilateral Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid Gland
AUTHORS:
Ricciardiello Filippo, Papa Angelo, Oliva Flavia, Pianese Annalisa, Abate Teresa, Mesolella Massimo
KEYWORDS:
Multiple Parotid Gland Tumors, Pleomorphic Adenoma, Synchronous, Total Parotidectomy
JOURNAL NAME:
Case Reports in Clinical Medicine,
Vol.3 No.7,
July
15,
2014
ABSTRACT: Multiple parotid gland tumors are unusual. Warthin’s tumor is the most represented neoplasm in this condition. We present a case
of bilateral synchronous pleomorphic
adenoma affecting the parotid glands in a 28-year-old
woman. Clinically, the lesions were similar to solitary pleomorphic adenoma. Both lesions were
diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration cytology. A total parotidectomy for left tumor and surgical enucleation for the right tumor, respectively, were performed with no facial
nerves injury. A review of the pertinent literature is included.