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Journal of Case Reports
A Massive Pleomorphic Adenoma Arising from the Submandibular Gland
Daniel Lee John Bunker, Rebecca Kate Nothrop, Amanda Young
Department of General Surgery, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Daniel Lee John Bunker 
Email: danielljbunker@gmail.com
Received: 15-APR-2018 Accepted: 02-DEC-2018 Published Online: 20-DEC-2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2018.0077
Abstract
Background: Salivary gland neoplasms are relatively rare tumors of the head and neck, with large tumors being extremely uncommon. Case Report: We report the first published case in the Western World of a massive pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland. Conclusion: Such tumors need to be carefully assessed and treated with surgical excision as they harbour a risk for malignant degeneration. The potential for recurrence following resection mandates ongoing follow-up in this cohort of patients.
Keywords : Head, Humans, Neck, Pleomorphic Adenoma, Salivary Gland Neoplasms.
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