Pleomorphic adenoma originated from the inferior nasal turbinate

Auris Nasus Larynx. 2003 Dec;30(4):417-20. doi: 10.1016/s0385-8146(03)00090-7.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / pathology*
  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / surgery
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Nose Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Nose Neoplasms / surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
  • Turbinates / pathology*