Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2013 Feb;56(2):113-115. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2013.56.2.113.

A Case of Pleomorphic Adenoma Arising from Inferior Turbinate Treated with Endoscopic Removal

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  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. doctorth@korea.ac.kr

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenomas are the most common benign salivary gland neoplasms. However, they are rarely present in the minor salivary glands, neck, ear, mediastinum, external nose and nasal cavity. This case report describes a rare and unusual lesion found in a 48-year-old man, who, diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands in the inferior nasal turbinate, was treated with endoscopic removal.

Keyword

Pleomorphic adenoma; Turbinate

MeSH Terms

Adenoma, Pleomorphic
Ear
Mediastinum
Nasal Cavity
Neck
Nose
Salivary Gland Neoplasms
Salivary Glands, Minor
Turbinates
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