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Fnac shows that smears show pleomorphic salivary adenoma. what is the treatment for this ?

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Dr. Devon Webster answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

To remove it: This is a benign tumor of your salivary gland. However, there is a risk that over time it could become malignant (cancer). It will also continue to grow. For these reasons, it needs to be removed, and that means removing the entire salivary gland with surgery. Even though these are benign tumors, they can recur years later in the same place if not completely removed.

Answered 12/16/2013

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Primary tx: Superficial parotidectomy is the treatment of choice for most benign tumors in the superficial lobe.

Answered 5/30/2018

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