Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Palate: Clinicoradiological Case Report

Salivary gland tumors are a relatively rare and morphologically diverse group of lesions. Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor of the salivary gland that consists of a combination of epithelial and mesenchymal elements. The tumor most commonly arises from the parotid (60-70%) or submandibular gland...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology 2011-07, Vol.23 (3), p.286-288
Main Authors: Dhillon, Mann, Agnihotri, P, Raju, Srinivasa, Lakhanpal, Manisha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoma
Bony erosion
Minor salivary gland
Palate
Pleomorphic adenoma
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Summary:Salivary gland tumors are a relatively rare and morphologically diverse group of lesions. Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor of the salivary gland that consists of a combination of epithelial and mesenchymal elements. The tumor most commonly arises from the parotid (60-70%) or submandibular glands. It develops less frequently in a minor salivary gland, presenting as an intraoral mass dependent on the palate- Pleomorphic adenoma rarely causes bony erosion or destruction. Here, we present a case of benign pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary gland originating on the palate causing bony erosion of the alveolar ridge- The clinical, radiological, computed tomographical and histopathological aspects are discussed.
ISSN:0972-1363
0975-1572
DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10011-1149