Pleomorphic adenoma originated from the inferior nasal turbinate

Unlu H. H., ÇELİK O., Demir M. A., ESKİİZMİR G.

Auris Nasus Larynx, vol.30, no.4, pp.417-420, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0385-8146(03)00090-7
  • Journal Name: Auris Nasus Larynx
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.417-420
  • Keywords: pleomorphic adenoma, inferior nasal turbinate, salivary glands
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Although pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign neoplasm of the salivary glands, it has also been reported to be present in the neck, ear, mediastinum, external nose and nasal cavity. Intranasal localization of this lesion is very rare and mainly originates from the nasal septum. From wherever the lesion originates, the main treatment modality should be surgical. We presented a very rare case of intranasal pleomorphic adenoma originated from the inferior nasal turbinate. Due to the expansile nature of the lesion, a midfacial degloving approach was preferred. © 2003 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.