A pleomorphic adenoma is a tumour of a gland that produces saliva in the mouth. Eighty per cent of pleomorphic adenomas of this particular gland are benign, and 20 per cent are cancerous. If your doctor says it is benign, it is very unlikely to be cancerous. However, the problem is that as it grows, the risk of operative complications increases. Therefore, you should get it removed by a good surgeon.
You can get it removed at any good, big hospital in your city and preferably by a plastic surgeon. The cost varies; the surgeon's fee is between Rs 5,000-15,000. The total fee is usually about four times the cost of the surgeon's fee. Choose your surgeon carefully, as the complications can be quite debilitating. As I mentioned, a plastic surgeon is better.