Parotid pleiomorphic adenoma

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• Synonyms

  • Pleomorphic adenoma of parotid
  • Mixed tumourof parotid

• Causes

  • Irradiation

• Effects

  • Lobulated
  • Eversion of ear lobe
  • Lump Superficial to maseter

• Parents

  • Parotid tumour
  • Benign neoplasm
  • Salivary gland tumours
  • Neck lump

• Treatments

  • Superficial parotidectomy

• Description

  • "Benign Surrounded by fibrous pseudocapsule. Histology = Epithelial and myoepithelial elements (pleomorphic) Arise form superficial parotid. Can recur after resection. Malignant transformation in 10%"