Parapharyngeal space (PPS) benign mixed tumor (BMT)
Synonyms
Pleomorphic adenoma
Definitions
Benign tumor arising from aberrant minor salivary gland rests in PPS
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Selected References
Bulut OC et al: Primary neoplasms of the parapharyngeal space: diagnostic and therapeutic pearls and pitfalls. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. ePub, 2021
Kuet ML et al: Management of tumors arising from the parapharyngeal space: a systematic review of 1,293 cases reported over 25 years. Laryngoscope. 125(6):1372-81, 2015
Riffat F et al: A systematic review of 1143 parapharyngeal space tumors reported over 20 years. Oral Oncol. 50(5):421-30, 2014
Kato H et al: Imaging findings of parapharyngeal space pleomorphic adenoma in comparison with parotid gland pleomorphic adenoma. Jpn J Radiol. 31(11):724-30, 2013
Pelaz AC et al: Simultaneous pleomorphic adenomas of the hard palate and parapharyngeal space. J Craniofac Surg. 20(4):1298-9, 2009
Zhi K et al: Management of parapharyngeal-space tumors. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 67(6):1239-44, 2009
Shi H et al: Pleomorphic adenoma with extensive ossified and calcified degeneration: unusual CT findings in one case. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 29(4):737-8, 2008
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Abbreviations
Parapharyngeal space (PPS) benign mixed tumor (BMT)
Synonyms
Pleomorphic adenoma
Definitions
Benign tumor arising from aberrant minor salivary gland rests in PPS
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
CT Findings
MR Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Bulut OC et al: Primary neoplasms of the parapharyngeal space: diagnostic and therapeutic pearls and pitfalls. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. ePub, 2021
Kuet ML et al: Management of tumors arising from the parapharyngeal space: a systematic review of 1,293 cases reported over 25 years. Laryngoscope. 125(6):1372-81, 2015
Riffat F et al: A systematic review of 1143 parapharyngeal space tumors reported over 20 years. Oral Oncol. 50(5):421-30, 2014
Kato H et al: Imaging findings of parapharyngeal space pleomorphic adenoma in comparison with parotid gland pleomorphic adenoma. Jpn J Radiol. 31(11):724-30, 2013
Pelaz AC et al: Simultaneous pleomorphic adenomas of the hard palate and parapharyngeal space. J Craniofac Surg. 20(4):1298-9, 2009
Zhi K et al: Management of parapharyngeal-space tumors. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 67(6):1239-44, 2009
Shi H et al: Pleomorphic adenoma with extensive ossified and calcified degeneration: unusual CT findings in one case. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 29(4):737-8, 2008
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