Pleomorphic adenoma secondary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maneesha Nandimandalam, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of pleomorphic adenoma include timely physical examination,radiologic imaging, blood tests.
Secondary Prevention
- Secondary preventive measures include timely screening at regular intervals with routine physical examination, radiological imaging, and blood tests.
- Individuals those who are working in rubber and asbestos industries should be advised to seek an alternative job.
- If possible advise the patients to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to head and neck region.
- Once diagnosed and successfully treated, patients with pleomorphic adenoma are followed-up every 6 or 12 months.