A Case of Multiple Cutaneous Metastases from Metastasizing PleomorphicAdenoma of the Submandibular Gland.
- Author:
Jong Keun SEO
1
;
Jun Hee CHOI
;
Yun JEONG
;
Sook Kyung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Maryknoll Medical Center, Busan, Korea. karrot75@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cutaneous metastases;
Pleomorphic adenoma;
Submandibular gland
- MeSH:
Adenoma, Pleomorphic;
Carcinosarcoma;
Extremities;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Mixed Tumor, Malignant;
Neck;
Neoplasm Metastasis*;
Salivary Glands;
Submandibular Gland*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2007;45(9):965-968
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pleomorphic adenomas are the most common neoplasms of the salivary glands. A long-lasting pleomorphic adenoma can develop into a malignant tumor. Malignant mixed tumor of the salivary gland includes carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma, carcinosarcoma, and metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma. The metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma is to be distinct from the true malignant mixed tumor, because it remains histologically benign and can metastasize. We report the case of a 64-year-old female with a long-standing goose egg-sized neck mass and multiple small firm nodules on the trunk and extremities, which showed histological features metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma of the salivary gland.
