Salivary Gland Adenoma, Pleomorphic

Description

A benign, slow-growing tumor composed of cells that demonstrate both epithelial and mesenchymal differentiation. It is the most common neoplasm of salivary gland origin, and mostly occurs in the parotid gland. The average age of patients has been reported to be 43 years; women are more often affected than men. The malignant change rate has been estimated to be 6%. The malignant counterpart is carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma.

Clinical Features

Phenotypes and symptoms related to Salivary Gland Adenoma, Pleomorphic

  • Salivary gland neoplasm

Incidence and onset information

— Based on the latest data available Salivary Gland Adenoma, Pleomorphic have a estimated incidence of 2.725 per 100k in Europe.


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Alternate names

Salivary Gland Adenoma, Pleomorphic Is also known as sgpa, psa;.


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