Endoscope-assisted trans-oral approach (EATA) to remove a rare pleomorphic adenoma of the nasopharynx

IF 4 2区医学 Q1 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Oral oncology Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI:10.1016/j.oraloncology.2025.107260

Giovanni Motta , Carlo Magno , Ludovica Castagna , Thibauld De Berardinis , Arianna Di Stadio

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Abstract

Background

Pleomorphic adenomas are benign tumors that typically arise from the salivary glands, most commonly the parotid gland. However, they can also occur in minor salivary glands and ectopic salivary tissue, and in very rare cases, these tumors arise in the nasopharynx.

Case report

We present a rare case of a pleomorphic adenoma originating from the nasopharynx in a 49-year-old female patient. The patient was affected by snoring, bilateral nasal obstruction, and bilateral otitis media with effusion. Radiological investigations identified a well-defined mass in the nasopharynx. The tumor was successfully removed via a transoral approach, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma.

Conclusion

This case highlights the importance of considering pleomorphic adenoma in the differential diagnosis of nasopharyngeal masses, even though rarely occurs in this location. Complete surgical excision with preservation of the tumor capsule is crucial to prevent recurrence.

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Oral oncology 医学-牙科与口腔外科

CiteScore

8.70

自引率

10.40%

发文量

505

审稿时长

20 days

期刊介绍： Oral Oncology is an international interdisciplinary journal which publishes high quality original research, clinical trials and review articles, editorials, and commentaries relating to the etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neoplasms in the head and neck. Oral Oncology is of interest to head and neck surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, maxillo-facial surgeons, oto-rhino-laryngologists, plastic surgeons, pathologists, scientists, oral medical specialists, special care dentists, dental care professionals, general dental practitioners, public health physicians, palliative care physicians, nurses, radiologists, radiographers, dieticians, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nutritionists, clinical and health psychologists and counselors, professionals in end of life care, as well as others interested in these fields.