Pleomorphic adenoma of cervical heterotopic salivary glands

J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2003 Dec;22(4):645-7.

Abstract

Neoplastic transformation of heterotopic cervical salivary gland tissue is extremely rare. The Authors describe a case of pleomorphic adenoma arising in this tissue, on the right side of the neck in a 40-year old man. The characteristics of salivary heterotipias of the neck, and their diagnostic difficulties and histogenetic problems are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Salivary Gland Neoplasms / pathology*