Schwannoma-like pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign salivary gland tumour. It can occur in any salivary gland, but is most frequently found in the parotid gland. Chondroid metaplasia is a frequent finding in pleomorphic adenoma. Other forms of metaplasia have been described, but are encountered less frequently. We report a rare case of unusual pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland with schwannoma- like feature.

Keywords

• salivary gland, parotid, metaplasia, pleomorphic adenoma, schwannoma-like.