Patients usually present with a history of swelling, which is gradual in onset and painless. The majority of patients with pleomorphic adenoma are asymptomatic. The symptoms mainly depend upon the size, location and the potential to undergo malignant transformation. When pleomorphic adenoma arises from the parotid gland patients present with: Dry mouth Difficulty in swallowing Hoarseness Dyspnea Difficulty in chewing When the tumor arises from the lacrimal glands patients presents with: Diplopia Proptosis Slight fullness in the temporal upper eyelid Visual impairment
What are the symptoms of pleomorphic adenoma?
Patients usually present with a history of swelling, which is gradual in onset and painless. The majority of patients with pleomorphic adenoma are asymptomatic. The symptoms mainly depend upon the size, location and the potential to undergo malignant transformation. When pleomorphic adenoma arises from the parotid gland patients present with: Dry mouth Difficulty in swallowing {{ORGANIZATION}} in chewing When the tumor arises from the lacrimal glands patients presents with: {{NAME}} Slight fullness in the temporal upper eyelid Visual impairment