A Case of Multifocal Canalicular Adenoma of Parotid Gland

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2000;16(1):77-79.
Published online May 30, 2000.

Hang Seok Chang;Woong Youn Chung;Jung Hae Ki;Cheong Soo Park

이하선의 다발성 소관선종(Canalicular Adenoma) 1예

장항석;정웅윤;기정혜;박정수

Abstract

Canalicular adenoma is a uncommon benign salivary gland tumor and it most frequently involves minor salivary gland of upper lip. It rarely occurs in parotid gland. The canalicular tumor of parotid gland can be manifestes clinically and pathologically as a multifocal lesion, which is not generally seen with other intraoral salivary gland tumors. Recently, we experienced a case of multifocal canalicular adenoma occurred on parotid gland in a 65-year-old woman and report it to support the view that canalicular adenoma occur rarely in parotid gland, and is recognizable entities.

Key Words: Canalicular adenoma, Parotid gland