Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma in the upper lip: a well-described but infrequently recognized tumor.
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Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma of the Parotid in a Teenager
Abstract Introduction: Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) is a rare salivary gland neoplasm with an indolent course. It occurs primarily in the minor salivary glands but can rarely occur in the major salivary glands. It usually occurs in the fifth to seventh decades of life with female preponderance. Case Report: A 16-year-old male presented with recurrent painless swelling in the r...
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عنوان ژورنال: Dermatology Online Journal
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1087-2108
DOI: 10.5070/d3198019265