Plexiform Neurofibroma of the Submandibular Salivary Gland: A Rare Tumour

A 15 year old boy presented with swelling in the submandibular region. X ray of the part showed faint radio opaque shadow. A provisional diagnosis of sialadenitis with sialiolithiasis was made. Excised mass was reported histopathologically as plexiform neurofibroma of submandibular salivary gland. P...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of surgery 2011-06, Vol.73 (3), p.224-226
Hauptverfasser: Tati, Shekar Y., Gole, Gautam N., Prabhala, Shailaja, Gole, Sheetal G.
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Zusammenfassung:A 15 year old boy presented with swelling in the submandibular region. X ray of the part showed faint radio opaque shadow. A provisional diagnosis of sialadenitis with sialiolithiasis was made. Excised mass was reported histopathologically as plexiform neurofibroma of submandibular salivary gland. Plexiform neurofibroma of the salivary gland is a rare benign tumour, often present in the parotid gland. It is very rare in submandibular salivary gland. It is a slow growing, locally infiltrating tumour.
ISSN:0972-2068
0973-9793
DOI:10.1007/s12262-010-0174-5