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Pleomorphic adenoma

Pleomorphic adenoma is a common benign salivary gland neoplasm characterised by neoplastic proliferation of parenchymatous glandular cells along with myoepithelial components, having a malignant potentiality. It is the most common type of salivary gland tumor and the most common tumor of the parotid gland. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms
Mixed tumor
May Cause
Bilateral cheek masses
Bilaterally enlarged and heterogeneous parotids
Carotid space mass
External auditory canal tumor
Intratracheal mass
Lacrimal gland enlargement
Lung neoplasm
Parapharyngeal space lesion
Pediatric chest tumor
Salivary gland enlargement
Salivary gland lesion
Salivary gland neoplasm
Soft-tissue neck mass
Synonyms
Mixed tumor
May Cause
Bilateral cheek masses
Bilaterally enlarged and heterogeneous parotids
Carotid space mass
External auditory canal tumor
Intratracheal mass
Lacrimal gland enlargement
Lung neoplasm
Parapharyngeal space lesion
Pediatric chest tumor
Salivary gland enlargement
Salivary gland lesion
Salivary gland neoplasm
Soft-tissue neck mass


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