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Basal Cell Adenoma of Parotid Gland: Case Report and Review of Literature

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Basal cell adenoma (BCA) of the salivary gland is a rare neoplasm consists of a monomorphic population of basaloid epithelial cells, and it accounts for approximately 1–2 % of all salivary gland tumors. Its most frequent location is the parotid gland. It usually appears as a firm and mobile slow-growing mass. Histologically, isomorphic cells in nests and interlaced trabecules with a prominent basal membrane are observed. In contrast to pleomorphic adenoma, it tends to be multiple and its recurrence rate after surgical excision is high. Due to prognostic implications, differential diagnosis with basal cell adenocarcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma and basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is mandatory. We report a case of BCA of the parotid gland. We also review the literature and discuss the diagnosis and management of this rare entity.

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  1. G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur, 208002, India

    S. K. Kanaujia, Shivani Nautiyal & Kumar Ashutosh

  2. G.S.V.M. Medical College, Room No. 52, P.G. Boys Hostel, Kanpur, 208002, India

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Kanaujia, S.K., Singh, A., Nautiyal, S. et al. Basal Cell Adenoma of Parotid Gland: Case Report and Review of Literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 67, 430–433 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-015-0865-0

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