Title of article :
Plexiform Neurofibroma: A Rare Tumor of Submandibular Salivary Gland
Author/Authors :
Shekar, T. Y. Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of General Surgery, India , Gole, Gautam Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , Prabhala, Shailaja Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Pathology, India , Gole, Sheetal Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Pathology, India
Abstract :
A 15-year-old boy presented with swelling in the submandibular region. X-ray of the swollen part showed faint radio opaque shadow. A provisional diagnosis of sialadenitis with sialolithiasis was made. Excised mass was reported histopathologically as plexiform neurofibroma of submandibular salivary gland. Plexiform neurofibroma of the salivary gland is a rare benign tumor often present in the parotid gland. It is very rare in submandibular salivary gland. It is a slow growing, locally infiltrating tumor.
Keywords :
Plexiform neurofibroma , sialadenitis , sialoli , thiasis , submandibular salivary gland
Journal title :
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
Journal title :
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
