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Pleomorphic adenoma of the nasopharyngeal mucosal space with locally aggressive appearance (2010: 11b)

Authors: Jonathan Downer, Eve Fryer, John Capper, Eric K. Woo

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma arising from submucosal minor salivary gland tissue in the head and neck is well described in the published literature. Where associated bone changes are present, benign-appearing bone remodelling is the rule, reflecting the slow growth of this benign tumour. Aggressive-appearing bone destruction was observed in this case. This atypical appearance has not been widely described.

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Title: Pleomorphic adenoma of the nasopharyngeal mucosal space with locally aggressive appearance (2010: 11b)
Authors: Jonathan Downer
Eve Fryer
John Capper
Eric K. Woo
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-010-1875-7

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