Soft Palate Pleomorphic Adenoma: Triple Upper Aerodigestive Tract Disorders
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract: Pleomorphic adenoma composed of epithelial and mesenchymal elements, the predominant salivary gland tumours, represents 3-10% tumours of the Head and Neck region. Majority of the pleomorphic adenomas arise from the major salivary glands. The minor salivary glands account for few cases and the soft palate by far is the predominant site, followed by the lips and cheeks. Other rare sites in the upper aero-digestive tract include the hypophaynx and the larynx. A giant pleomorphic adenoma is very rare, but presents mainly with upper aero-digestive obstructive symptoms. Here, we are reporting an unusual giant pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate in a 28-year old man presenting with triple upper aero-digestive tract disorders. The mass was excised completely with adequate margins under General Anaesthesia and prior tracheostomy. He was followed-up for one- year with no evidence of recurrence. Keywords: Pleomorphic adenoma, Soft palate, Triple aero-digestive disorder, Tracheostomy.
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Ngamdu YB, Adamu AS, Ngadda HA
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