Scholarly Article
Membranous Type Basal Cell Adenoma of the Parotid Gland in a 16-year-old Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Woodring, Kayla, Yang, Nathaneal, Christensen, Hannah, Wilcox, Jeffrey D.
2025-10-18 · Intermountain Journal of Translational Medicine · Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
Abstract
Salivary gland tumors (SGTs) encompass a broad category of neoplasms that can be benign or malignant with significant variation in clinical and histopathological presentation. Among SGTs, basal cell adenomas (BCAs) represent a rare subset that is predominantly found in the parotid gland of women over the age of 50. In this case report, we describe an atypical case of a membranous type BCA identified in the left parotid gland of a 16-year-old male. Diagnostic measures included contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) imaging and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy which ultimately led to a left superficial parotidectomy. Surgical pathology confirmed a 1.7 cm membranous type BCA with negative margins. Due to the potential for recurrence associated with membranous type BCA, long-term monitoring was recommended. Here we discuss the rarity of this diagnosis in a male adolescent, review current practices for management of BCAs, and identify gaps in knowledge and standardized clinical guidelines for atypical presentations.
Keywords
membranous type basal cell adenoma, parotid gland tumor, parotid neoplasm, pediatric salivary gland tumor, salivary gland neoplasm, salivary gland tumor
Citation Details
Intermountain Journal of Translational Medicine, Vol. 2, No. 1