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Rare Tumors 2012
Pleomorphic adenoma of the vulva, clinical reminder of a rare occurrenceDOI: 10.4081/rt.2012.e16 Keywords: pleomorphic adenoma , mixed tumor , salivary glands , vulva Abstract: Pleomorphic adenoma, also known as mixed tumor, is a benign tumor which typically presents as a painless and persistent mass. The majority of pleomorphic adenomas involve the salivary glands, most commonly the parotid gland. Other sites include breast and skin. It is a rare tumor in the vulva. In this article we are reporting a case of pleomorphic adenoma of labia with characteristic pathologic and clinical findings, as reminder of a common benign neoplasm occurring with rare locality.
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