Case Report
Pediatric Submandibular Pleomorphic Adenoma: Three Cases and Role of Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Received: 03 December 2024
Published: 30 November 2024
Abstract
Pediatric submandibular pleomorphic adenomas are very rare benign tumors. Fine needle aspiration biopsy is a useful preoperative diagnosis to avoid tumor rupture and seeding. We present three cases of pediatric submandibular pleomorphic adenoma.
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