Abstract
Coexistence of parotid tuberculosis along with a benign parotid tumor is a rare entity with only nine cases reported in the literature. We report here a case of primary parotid tuberculosis with concurrent pleomorphic adenoma in a 51-year-old female.
Highlights
We report here a case of primary parotid tuberculosis with concurrent pleomorphic adenoma in a 51-year-old female
Tumors of salivary gland origin are rare and account for less than 3% of all neoplasms
80% of tumors of salivary gland origin arise from the parotid gland, and 80% of these are benign
Summary
Coexistence of parotid tuberculosis along with a benign parotid tumor is a rare entity solid mass. The histopathological report for the solid mass was suggestive of pleomorphic With only nine cases reported in the literature.
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