Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma: a review regarding an unusual presentation as infected odontogenic cyst

Summary The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) in 1990 as a low-grade malignancy; ICD-O 8525/3 being the assigned international code. It has been frequently described as occurring in hard- or soft-palate accessory salivary glands: some cases being...

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2009-06, Vol.62 (6), p.742-746
Main Authors: Geha, H, François, A, Boland, Fx, Drikes, S, Peron, Jm
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - complications
Adenocarcinoma - diagnostic imaging
Adenocarcinoma - pathology
Bacterial Infections - etiology
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Humans
Maxillary Neoplasms - complications
Maxillary Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Maxillary Neoplasms - pathology
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Mouth Neoplasms - complications
Mouth Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Mouth Neoplasms - pathology
Odontogenic cyst
Odontogenic Cysts - etiology
Plastic Surgery
Polymorphic low-grade adenocarcinoma
Radiography
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:Summary The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) in 1990 as a low-grade malignancy; ICD-O 8525/3 being the assigned international code. It has been frequently described as occurring in hard- or soft-palate accessory salivary glands: some cases being described in the tongue and in major salivary glands. We present an extensive literature review about PLGA and the most common diagnostic pitfalls. We also report the first case where it was seen surrounding an impacted maxillary tooth and discuss it in regard to our review.
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2008.11.051