J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.  2003 Mar;25(2):191-195.

A case report of pleomorphic adenoma in the parapharyngeal space

• Jang SN
• Baek MJ
• Kim CS
• Byeon KJ

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common of the benign salivary gland tumors. Pleomorphic adenoma accounts for 60% of all parotid gland tumors, 50% of submandibular gland tumors, and only 25% of sublingual gland neoplasms. Fifty percent of all oral minor gland tumors are pleomorphic adenomas of which 55% arise in the palate, 25% in the lip, 10% in the buccal mucosa, and 10% from all other oral and oropharyngeal sites. The presence of tumors within the parapharyngeal space is rare. Some investigators have reported pleomorphic adenomas originating in the deep lobe of the parotid gland advancing to involve this region, as well as primary pleomorphic adenomas of nonparotid origin. We present a case report of pleomorphic adenoma in the parapharyngeal space with literature review. The tumor was completely removed under general anesthesia via submandibular incision with the division of mandible.

Keyword

Pleomorphic adenoma; Parapharyngeal space

MeSH Terms

Adenoma, Pleomorphic*
Anesthesia, General
Humans
Lip
Mandible
Mouth Mucosa
Palate
Parotid Gland
Research Personnel
Salivary Glands
Sublingual Gland Neoplasms
Submandibular Gland