Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Submandibular Gland in a 10-Year-Old Child: A Case Report

We report the case of a 10-year-old girl with a painless slowly growing mass that had developed over the course of 2 years in the left submandibular area. Physical examination revealed a firm painless submandibular mass with no other associated signs. Ultrasound graphics were in favor of a sebaceous...

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Published in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2023-11, Vol.102 (11), p.NP552-NP555
Main Authors: Rachida, Bouatay, Kharrat, Ons, Boughzala, Wiem, Hammouda, Seifeddine Ben, Abdeljelil, Nouha Ben, Kolsi, Naourez, koubaa, Jamel
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case reports
Exocrine glands
Maxillofacial surgery
Pediatrics
Tumors
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Summary:We report the case of a 10-year-old girl with a painless slowly growing mass that had developed over the course of 2 years in the left submandibular area. Physical examination revealed a firm painless submandibular mass with no other associated signs. Ultrasound graphics were in favor of a sebaceous cyst. Fine-needle aspiration and magnetic resonance images (MRI) concluded to a pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland. The patient underwent left submandibulectomy. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma arising from the submandibular gland. The postoperative course was uneventful. Pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland represents a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma in children. Preoperative evaluation, including MRI and fine-needle aspiration, is recommended. Total submandibulectomy is also recommended to minimize recurrences and to avoid malignant transformation.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/01455613211022113