A Rare Case of a Benign Primary Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Lung.

Salivary gland tumors (SGT) constitute a small proportion of primary respiratory system neoplasms. Benign SGT comprises pleomorphic adenoma and is exceedingly rare in the lungs. We hereby present a rare case of a benign primary pleomorphic adenoma of the lung. The histological pattern of the tumor was indistinguishable from the head and neck SGT counterparts and showed biphasic morphology. Malignant features were not observed and a metastatic SGT was ruled out. Although little is known about the clinical progression of these rare tumors, surgical resection and interval surveillance remains the treatment of choice.

Citation

Venkatkiran Kanchustambham, Swetha Saladi, Setu Patolia, Sara Mahmoud Assaf, David Stoeckel. A Rare Case of a Benign Primary Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Lung. Cureus. 2017 Mar 02;9(3):e1069

PMID: 28409070

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