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My son was diagnosed with pleomorphic adenoma, 3 tumors in the neck and 1 in cheek. could this become cancer?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pleomorphic adenomas: These salivary gland tumors are usually benign. If the tumor is of the mixed type it could become cancerous

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Answered 10/7/2014

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