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Journal of Case Reports
Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Glossotonsillar Sulcus: A Rare Presentation
Harriet Walker1, Mihiar Atfeh2, Mark Medcalf2
Departments of 1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and 2Otolaryngology, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, England.
Corresponding Author:
Miss Harriet Walker
Email: hswalker23@gmail.com 
Received: 26-AUG-2017 Accepted: 30-OCT-2017 Published Online: 30-NOV-2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2017.0104
Abstract
Background: Pleomorphic salivary adenomas (PSA) are the commonest salivary tumor and are benign neoplasms that affect mostly the parotid glands. PSA’s can however affect the minor salivary glands, typically around the palate. The treatment of choice for minor gland PSA’s is via complete surgical excision and close monitoring to exclude recurrences. Case Report: We describe here a rare case of a minor salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma arising from the glosso-tonsillar sulcus in a 41-year-old patient. The presented tumor was treated with full surgical excision and was followed-up with regular MRI scans to rule out recurrences. Conclusion: PSA’s of the minor salivary glands are uncommon and should be treated with a high level of suspicion due to a high malignant potential. 
Keywords : Brain Neoplasms, Minor Salivary Glands, Palate, Parotid Gland, Pleomorphic Adenoma.
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