Canalicular Adenoma in the Parapharyngeal Space: A Rare Case Report
Published: 2024-04-27
Page: 228-234
Issue: 2024 - Volume 7 [Issue 1]
Mohamed Amine Karmouch
Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Hamza Benghaleb *
Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Walid Bijou
Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Youssef Oukessou
Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Sami Rouadi
Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Redallah Abada
Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Mohamed Roubal
Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Mohamed Mahtar
Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Canalicular adenoma (CA) is an exceedingly uncommon and unique benign neoplasm of the salivary glands. This particular neoplasm characteristically affects the minor salivary glands located in the upper lip, buccal mucosa, and palate. It is most frequently observed in individuals of middle age or those who have reached an older age, displaying a predilection for the female gender. Clinically, it typically manifests as a painless, gradually enlarging, non-ulcerated nodule or swelling. The standard approach to managing this neoplasm involves the utilization of surgical techniques such as excision or enucleation. Remarkably, within the confines of this case report, we present the details of a rather exceptional occurrence of CA, which was encountered within the left parapharyngeal space of a young woman aged 25, thereby potentially constituting the initial documented instance of such a lesion occurring within the parapharyngeal space.
Keywords: Canalicular adenoma, mucosa, salivary gland neoplasm, parapharyngeal space