Does a Pleomorphic Adenoma Have to Be Removed?

Conclusions: Almost all pleomorphic adenomas can be effectively treated by formal parotidectomy, but the procedure is not mandatory. Extracapsular dissection is a minimal margin surgery; therefore, in the hands of a novice or occasional parotid surgeon, it may result in higher rates of recurrence.

Do all parotid tumors have to be removed?

Treatment Surgery is recommended for almost all parotid gland tumors, whether cancerous or benign. Although most tumors grow slowly and are non-cancerous, they will often continue to grow and occasionally can become cancerous. Treatment of a parotid tumor generally requires removing the parotid gland (parotidectomy).

How do you treat pleomorphic adenoma?

The treatment of choice for pleomorphic adenomas is surgery, although there is the risk of damaging the nerve and causing a facial paresis. For surgically non resectable tumours, radiation therapy is widely used, which is also an effective adjuvant therapy.