Parotid gland pleomorphic adenoma: case report and literature review

Authors

  • Maria Del Carmen Arrieta Barragan Centro Medico ABC, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
  • Alejandra Carrera Holguin Department of General Surgery, at Hospital General de Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico
  • Rebeca Pamela Parra Enciso Department of General Surgery at Hospital Central Sur Pemex, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
  • Rafael Eduardo Duarte Department of General Surgery, at Hospital General ISSSTE Zacatecas, Mexico
  • Ricardo Burciaga Castaneda C. H. ISSSTE Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico
  • Gerardo Alberto Mancillas Solis Hospital General Nuevo Gómez Palacio, Durango, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20261131

Keywords:

Pleomorphic adenoma, Parotidectomy, Facial nerve, Segmental parotidectomy

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most prevalent benign tumor of the salivary glands, usually involving the parotid gland. Surgical treatment with segmental parotidectomy can be a secure, efficacious, nerve-protection route for superficial lobe lesions. observation can potentially provide an alternative to surgery considering that they may potentially face malignant transformation despite the risks associated with surgery as well as on the quality of life.

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Published

2026-04-22

How to Cite

Barragan, M. D. C. A., Holguin, A. C., Enciso, R. P. P., Duarte, R. E., Castaneda, R. B., & Solis, G. A. M. (2026). Parotid gland pleomorphic adenoma: case report and literature review. International Surgery Journal. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20261131

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