Clinical profile and management of pleomorphic adenoma of head neck: our experience
<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Pleomorphic adenoma constitutes one of the common salivary gland tumors. Our aim is to study the clinical presentation of pleomorphic adenoma, preoperative and postoperative histopathological findings and management of tumors.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A retrospective study of 43 patients was conducted at department of ENT, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur between January 2017 to February 2019. Data was collected and analysed. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Maximum patients were of age group 40-60 years with male preponderance. Parotid being most common gland involved, 35 cases of all 43 were post-operatively confirmed to be pleomorphic adenoma.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Pleomorphic adenoma is most commonly diagnosed in age group 40-60 years. Surgical excision is treatment of choice. Long term follow-up of the cases is warranted owing to risk of late recurrences.</p>