A case of metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma. 1999

D W Goodisson, and R G Burr, and A J Creedon, and R W Stirling, and P R Morgan, and E W Odell, and R G Buff
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, New Zealand.

The pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign salivary neoplasm. A case is presented in which a palatal pleomorphic adenoma seeded a metastasis in the medullary cavity of the anterior maxilla, apparently by hematogenous spread after surgical manipulation.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008441 Maxillary Neoplasms Cancer or tumors of the MAXILLA or upper jaw. Maxillary Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Maxillary,Neoplasms, Maxillary
D008949 Adenoma, Pleomorphic A benign, slow-growing tumor, most commonly of the salivary gland, occurring as a small, painless, firm nodule, usually of the parotid gland, but also found in any major or accessory salivary gland anywhere in the oral cavity. It is most often seen in women in the fifth decade. Histologically, the tumor presents a variety of cells: cuboidal, columnar, and squamous cells, showing all forms of epithelial growth. (Dorland, 27th ed) Mixed Salivary Gland Tumor,Salivary Gland Tumor, Mixed,Syringoma, Chondroid,Adenomas, Pleomorphic,Chondroid Syringoma,Chondroid Syringomas,Pleomorphic Adenoma,Pleomorphic Adenomas,Syringomas, Chondroid
D009362 Neoplasm Metastasis The transfer of a neoplasm from one organ or part of the body to another remote from the primary site. Metastase,Metastasis,Metastases, Neoplasm,Metastasis, Neoplasm,Neoplasm Metastases,Metastases
D010157 Palatal Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the PALATE, including those of the hard palate, soft palate and UVULA. Neoplasm, Palatal,Neoplasms, Palatal,Palatal Neoplasm
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths

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