An unusual presentation of pleomorphic adenoma: A case report

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland is rare and can present difficulty in diagnosis. The heterogeneous histology, a possible malignant transformation, and an incomplete capsule that can determine a recurrence are the most important characteristics of pleomorphic adenoma. This paper illustrates one such atypical case resembling lymphadenopathy in the submandibular gland.

Keywords

• Lymphadenopathy
• malignancy
• pleomorphic