Brain metastasis of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland: case report and review of the literature

作者：Lau Ruth^*; Fernandez Coello Alejandro; Vidal Sarro Noemi; Cespedes Dennis; Camins Angels; Taberna Miren; Gabarros Andreu

来源：Acta Neurochirurgica, 2017, 159(3): 459-463.

DOI：10.1007/s00701-017-3080-9

• Parotid tumor
• Brain metastasis
• Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma

We present an extremely infrequent case of brain metastasis of a parotid tumor. To our knowledge, this is the second case reported of a brain metastasis of a malignant parotid tumor, carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma. Pleomorphic adenoma represents 60% of tumors of the parotid gland, and although it is a benign tumor, it can transform into carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma in 5% of cases, one of the most aggressive neoplasms of the salivary glands. We want to note the need for an accurate diagnostic. Thanks to aggressive surgical management, our patient survived more than 1A 1/2 years.

• 出版日期2017-3