Abstract

SOUSA, Rayanne Izabel Maciel de et al. Pleomorphic adenoma in the submandibular gland: a case report and review of current findings. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2013, vol.13, n.2, pp. 09-14. ISSN 1808-5210.

Introduction: Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor of glandular origin most frequently in the oral cavity. This represents approximately 70-90% of tumors of the salivary glands, more rarely in the submandibular gland. objective: To report a case of pleomorphic adenoma located in the submandibular gland, treated by surgical excision. Case Report: This article describes a relatively unusual in a female patient, 22 years old, complaining of pain and difficulty speaking and a swelling in the neck with a duration of approximately two years, no history trauma, or surgical procedure infeccção in the region. We performed excision of the tumor, whose histopathology analysis diagnosed pleomorphic adenoma. The patient was accompanied for a period of five years without evidence of recurrence.

Keywords : benign neoplasm; pleomorphic adenoma; surgery..