pubmed-article:9477091 | pubmed:abstractText | The rate of tumor recurrence after surgery for benign salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma varies considerably in different clinical settings and seems to depend to a great extent on the surgical technique used. The importance of tumor spillage for subsequent recurrence has recently been questioned. The current follow-up study was undertaken to ascertain whether intrasurgical rupture, tumor spillage, or any histopathologic feature might have had an impact on the rate of recurrence. | lld:pubmed |