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Pleomorphic
We use the term pleomorphic often in pathology; it literally means "many shapes". Pleomorphic cells in a tumor may tell of the genetic instability that's central to cancer, but the benign pleomorphic adenoma of the salivary glands merely has many different tissue types. The context gives the meaning.
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What is the definition or description of: pleomorphic?
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What kind of cancer is a pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma?
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Hi..i need help..will you please tell me or explain to me the pathophysiology of pleomorphic adenoma? Thanks
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A 52-year old female asked:
My diag mammo stated presence of a small tightly grouped microcalcifications slightly pleomorphic and represent interval how serious?going to see BS
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My mammogram shows clustered pleomorphic calcification should I be worried ?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I ve 1.8cm *1.3cm pleomorphic adenoma on superficial lobe of patotid gland.scared to do surgery.possible complications of surgery?postoperative care?
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A 48-year old female asked:
Dx w/ benign pleomorphic adenoma on palate. It is sometimes flat and spreads out and other times shrinks and gets firm. This is located right above a deep cavity. Could this actually be from a cavity? Pushing on lesion with tongue seperated it.
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A 48-year old female asked:
Pleomorphic adenoma hard palate. Large. Dr says will cause perm numbness. Can this numbness b occupied w\ pain? I never had GA and I'm frightened. Dr says lots of tissue loss. Will my life ever be the same after this surgery? Very scared. Any insite
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A 39-year old male asked about a 40-year old male:
Fnac shows that smears show pleomorphic salivary adenoma. What is the treatment for this ?
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A 34-year old asked:
Suspicious clusters of pleomorphic calcifications found on one breast only during mammogram?
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A 57-year old asked:
If you had a benign pleomorphic adenoma in a minor salivary gland for approx 5 years would you have it surgically removed?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I ve pleomorphic adenoma in parotid gland.dr performed fnac..does fnac spread tumor cells..scared.size is 1.5cm.entire gland needs removal?
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A 33-year old asked:
Could my son get cancer if he was diagnosed with pleomorphic adenoma, 3 tumors in the neck and 1 in cheek?
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A 36-year old asked:
My son was diagnosed with pleomorphic adenoma, 3 tumors in the neck and 1 in cheek. Could this become cancer?
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A female asked:
My mum was diagnosed with pleomorphic parotid adenoma and she has a heart condition. Is an operation really necessary? My mum is 79
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A 42-year old asked:
What do you suggest if my son was diagnosed with pleomorphic adenoma, 3 tumors in the neck and 1 in cheek. can this turn into cancer?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Had mgram which showed pleomorphic calcs in r breast. Have biopsy in monday. What is rate of cancer assoc with this type? Can they be benign too?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I have had surgery twice of the parotid gland(pleomorphic adenoma). Now from last 1 month my intra parotid lymph nodes are swollen, why?
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A 47-year old female asked:
Will i need to be intubated for oral surgery for an introral pleomorphic adenoma on hard palate? Being done at hospital. Why not just deep sedation?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Will hole in roof of mouth to sinus area from pleomorphic adenoma removal heal closed or will i require another surgery?
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A male asked:
Few days ago i have left parotid pleomorphic adenoma Specimen Type left superfacial parotid gland but after surgery i have salivary leakage probl?
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A 47-year old female asked:
Dx w/ pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland of hard palate. How will i eat after surgery? How much pain will i be in? How long recovery time?
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A 40-year old asked:
Mammogram with punctate pleomorphic calcifications. Is that breast cancer?
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A 40-year old female asked:
How serious is Pleomorphic calcification spanning 1.4cm in left breast with fibroglandular density. I have scheduled a biopsy but Im worried?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Small pleomorphic adenoma(<2cm) on postero inferior part of superficial parotid gland.traditional incision needed?anyone do micro parotidectomy in ct?
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A 40-year old female asked:
They found Pleomorphic calcifications of 1.4cm of span in my left breast . I have done breast reduction 3 years ago and this is the first mamo after the surgery . Theyre asking for a biopsy .are all Pleomorphic calcifications means cancer?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I have a pleomorphic adenoma tumour in my submandibular salivary gland, I had a needle biopsy a week ago and it is still very swollen since and now it is itchy which it never was before, is this normal?
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A 48-year old female asked:
Is surgery 4 a introral pleomorphic adenoma a risky surgery? My tumor extends from wisdom tooth to canine tooth. Scared of general anesthesia never had it before. My surgeon says numbness forever in that area. I read I could get arrhythmia from anest
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