Granulomatous lymphadenopathy masquerading as pleomorphic adenoma: A clinical and diagnostic dilemma

Abstract

Lymphadenopathy can masquerade as other pathological entities due to their proximity to many sites, thus clinical misjudgment can happen. Ours is such example where Granulomatous cervical lymphadenopathy is clinically thought of as Pleomorphic adenoma of Parotid gland. They need careful review, radiological correlation before committing for final impression.

Keywords

• parotid
• pleomorphic adenoma
• lymphadenopathy
• granulomatous cervical lymphadenitis
• fine needle aspiration cytology.