Pleomorphic Adenoma in Ectopic Salivary Tissue of the Neck

Introduction: The presence of salivary heterotopic tissue is uncommon and even more rarely neoplasms arise from aberrant salivary gland tissue. The finding of a benign mixed tumour (pleomorphic adenoma) in heterotopic salivary tissue along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, in the upper neck, is extremely rare. Case Report: We present the fourth case - in adults patients- of ectopic mixed salivary tumour occurring in the upper neck, with regard to clinical and histological features, diagnostic aspects in relation with clinical and radiological investi- gations and therapeutic considerations. Conclusion: Caution must be taken in the diagnosis and treatment of the neck masses, which often present unexpected pa- thology to the head and neck surgeon.