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April 21, 2026Journal of Medical Case ReportsOpen Access

Pleomorphic adenoma of the parapharyngeal space: a case report

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YEYasmine ElamraniSJSondes JellaliMDMarc Durand

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Case report demonstrates successful surgical management of pleomorphic adenoma in a man, suggesting effective treatment strategies.

Key Points

  • Evaluate the diagnosis and management of pleomorphic adenoma located in the parapharyngeal space.
  • Clinical examination of a 52-year-old man with oropharyngeal swelling and dysphagia.
  • MRI with gadolinium enhancement to assess tumor extent and characteristics.
  • Complete surgical excision via a transoral approach aimed at preserving the tumor capsule.
  • MRI revealed a well-defined, encapsulated mass indicative of pleomorphic adenoma.
  • Histopathological analysis confirmed the benign nature of the tumor with no malignant signs.
  • Postoperative follow-up showed no recurrence after one year.

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Elamrani et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e713fdcb99343efc98d673https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-026-06025-8
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