Brain metastasis of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland: case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present an extremely infrequent case of brain metastasis of a parotid tumor. To our knowledge, this is the second case reported of a brain metastasis of a malignant parotid tumor, carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma. Pleomorphic adenoma represents 60% of tumors of the parotid gland, and although it is a benign tumor, it can transform into carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma in 5% of cases, one of the most aggressive neoplasms of the salivary glands. We want to note the need for an accurate diagnostic. Thanks to aggressive surgical management, our patient survived more than 1½ years.
Medical subject headings
- Adenoma, Pleomorphic
- Brain Neoplasms
- Carcinoma
- Parotid Neoplasms