A 68-year-old female patient was electively admitted to undergo superficial parotidectomy
for a swelling of her left cheek. Radiologically the appearances were of a benign
pleomorphic adenoma. This was confirmed cytologically.
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Published online: October 23, 2006
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© 2006 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
