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pleomorphic adenoma
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Names
pleomorphic adenoma
mixed tumor
Clinical
most common benign tumor
asymptomatic, mobile mass
Histology
epithelial component
ducts
squams
bland cytology
mesenchymal component
myxoid
hyaline
cartilage
bone
+/- fibrous capsule
Ddx
PLGA (infiltrative, higher grade cytology)
carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma
Associations
8q12 in younger pts
12q13-15
warthin tumor