Recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of epipharynx following irradiation therapy

• Published in: Collegium antropologicum Vol. 29; no. 1; p. 185
• Main Authors: Zamolo, Gordana, Coklo, Miran, Petković, Marija, Batinac, Tanja, Bosnar, Alan, Manestar, Darko, Dekanić, Andrea, Vojniković, Bozidar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Croatia 01.06.2005
• Subjects: Adenoma, Pleomorphic - pathology; Adenoma, Pleomorphic - radiotherapy; Aged; Female; Humans; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - radiotherapy; Salivary Gland Neoplasms - pathology; Salivary Gland Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

We present a case of a 67-year-old female patient having a pleomorphic adenoma of epipharynx with intact fibrous capsula, which despite its benignity recurred and, moreover, responded quite well to irradiation therapy. The patient, at first, refused any therapy. Three years later, when the CT showed...