Parotid Gland Pleomorphic Adenoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A benign, slow-growing tumor that arises from the parotid gland. It is composed of cells that demonstrate both epithelial and mesenchymal differentiation. It is the most common neoplasm of salivary gland origin and women are more often affected than men.

**Synonyms:** - Benign Mixed Tumor of Parotid Gland - Benign Mixed Tumor of the Parotid Gland - Parotid Gland Benign Mixed Tumor - Parotid Pleomorphic Adenoma - Pleomorphic Adenoma of Parotid - Pleomorphic Adenoma of Parotid Gland - Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid - Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid Gland