Pleomorphic Lipoma of the Parotid Gland: A Potential Cytological Pitfall.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
; 76(2): 2066-2070, 2024 Apr.
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Pleomorphic lipoma is an uncommon benign adipocytic tumor that arises from the subcutis. It has no risk of recurrence, metastasis or malignant transformation. The cytological findings of pleomorphic lipoma are often overdiagnosed as suspicious of malignancy owing to the pleomorphic morphology of the floret giant cells. We present a rare case of pleomorphic lipoma of the parotid gland which was misdiagnosed as a malignant tumor on fine needle aspiration cytology. Histopathological examination and positive expression for CD34 helped to arrive at the final diagnosis. Awareness about this rare entity will prevent overdiagnosis as a malignant tumor and unnecessary radical resections for this benign tumor.
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Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
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2024
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