Parotid pleomorphic adenoma

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painless swelling on right side of neck for last 6 months

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

There is a well-defined hypoechoic lesion in superficial lobe of right parotid gland. There is no c​alcification/cystic changes in the lesion. Lesion shows vascularity.

Rest of the neck ultrasound examination is normal.

Case Discussion

Finding of a solid lesion in superficial lobe of right parotid gland, which was later proven to be pleomorphic adenoma by FNAC study.

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