Heterotopic pleomorphic adenoma of the external nose

J Laryngol Otol. 1996 Apr;110(4):376-8. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100133675.

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenomas arising from sites other than the major or minor salivary glands are uncommon. We describe a case of pleomorphic adenoma in the subcutaneous tissue of the nasomaxillary crease. An identical tumour was previously excised from the right nasal cavity. The possible aetiology of these heterotopic salivary gland tumours is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Pleomorphic / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Choristoma / complications*
  • Choristoma / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nasal Cavity*
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / pathology*
  • Nose Diseases / complications
  • Nose Diseases / pathology
  • Nose Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Salivary Glands*