Intraductal papilloma of the submandibular gland

Salivary tissue intraductal papillomas are rare, benign tumours that predominantly affect minor salivary glands. We report a case of an intraductal papilloma arising in the unusual site of the submandibular gland. The tumour was completely excised and recurrence is not expected. A brief review of th...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2000-06, Vol.114 (6), p.481-483
Main Authors: Mirza, Showkat, Dutt, Sunil N., Irving, Richard M., Jones, E. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
(RF) Otorhinolaryngology
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Papilloma - diagnostic imaging
Papilloma - pathology
Papilloma - surgery
Salivary gland neoplasms
Submandibular gland
Submandibular Gland Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Submandibular Gland Neoplasms - pathology
Submandibular Gland Neoplasms - surgery
Tumors
Ultrasonography
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:Salivary tissue intraductal papillomas are rare, benign tumours that predominantly affect minor salivary glands. We report a case of an intraductal papilloma arising in the unusual site of the submandibular gland. The tumour was completely excised and recurrence is not expected. A brief review of this histologically distinct lesion is presented.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1258/0022215001905931