Septal Nasal Pleomorphic Adenoma: Case Report and Literature Review Adenoma Pleomorfo De Septo Nasal: Caso Clínico Y Revisión De La Literatura

Background: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a benign mixed tumor and is the most common benign neoplasm of the salivary glands. Although it arises mainly in the major salivary glands, minor salivary gland involvement can be seen in 8% of cases, with the palate being the most common site. PA originated from the minor salivary glands of the nasal cavity is extremely rare. Case report: A rare case of a PA arising from the nasal septum is presented. A 23-year-old caucasian male complained with a 12-months right nasal obstruction, epistaxis and facial pain and swelling. Physical examination demonstrated a soft tissue mass in the anterior aspect of the right nasal septum. In this patient, an endoscopic approach was used to achieve a wide a en bloc resection. Histological and immunohistochemical evaluation revealed the presence of a pleomorphic adenoma. Discussion: The PA of the nasal cavity commonly arise from the nasal septum, and has a predilection for the female sex. Tumor growth is generally locally and is not known to spread to the neighboring structures. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice. Acta Otorrinolaringológica Gallega Caso clínico SEPTAL NASAL PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA: CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW ADENOMA PLEOMORFO DE SEPTO NASAL: CASO CLÍNICO Y REVISIÓN DE LA LITERATURA Vânia Henriques, Joaquim Rodrigues, Alexandra Gomes, Rita Moura, Angelo Fernandes , Rui Fonseca . 1 Otolaryngology Department, Guimarães Hospital, Portugal 2 Pathology Department, Guimarães Hospital, Portugal Recibido: 25/11/2016 Aceptado: 2/1/2017 Correspondencia: Vânia Henriques Otolaryngology Department, Hospital de Guimarães , Portugal. Correo electrónico: [email protected] ISSN: 2340-3438 Edita: Sociedad Gallega de Otorrinolaringología. Periodicidad: continuada. Web: www: sgorl.org/revista