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Pleomorphic Adenoma of Submandibular Gland in a Pediatric Case

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Neoplasms of the salivary glands are relatively uncommon, with varied histologic subtypes. Only 5% of these occur in the pediatric age group. The submandibular gland tumors account for just 11.5% of pediatric salivary gland tumors. Few studies have reported the occurrence of pleomorphic adenoma arising in submandibular gland in a child. We describe a case of pleomorphic adenoma affecting submandibular gland in a girl aged eleven years and provide a brief review of current literature. Thorough diagnostic evaluation is required, considering the diverse differential diagnoses of pediatric submandibular masses. Although benign, recurrence and malignant transformation are pertinent concerns in pleomorphic adenoma, especially in a child, considering long life expectancy.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College, 360001, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

    Rajeswari Baskaradass & Garima Upreti

  2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 360006, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

    Garima Upreti

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Baskaradass, R., Upreti, G. Pleomorphic Adenoma of Submandibular Gland in a Pediatric Case. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 75, 1133–1136 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-022-03391-9

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