Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Palate: A Case Report
Published: August 1, 2012 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2012/.2346
Amit Kumar Gothwawal, Anagha Kamath, Rajdeep S. PaPavaska r, Sujata K. Satoskar
1. MDS Student
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Govt. Dental College & Hospital
Bambolim-Goa, India, 403 202
2. MBBS, M.D, Assistant Professor
Kasturbha Medical College, Mangalore, India
3. MDS student
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Dept.
Goa Dental College and Hospital
Bambolim, Goa, India
4. Sujata K. Satoskar MDS, Assistant Professor
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Govt. Dental College & Hospital
Bambolim-Goa, India 403 202.
Correspondence
Dr. Amit Kumar Gothwal Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Goa Dental College & Hospital (GDC&H) Bambolim-Goa, India 403 202 Phone: +91- 9373819472 E-mail: drgothwal07@gmail.com; anumitagothwal@ gmail.com
Pleomorphic adenoma, also called benign mixed tumour, is the most common tumour of the salivary glands. About 90% of these tumours occur in the parotid gland and 10% of them occur in the minor salivary glands. The most common sites for pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands are the palate, followed by the lips and the cheeks. Other rare sites include the floor of the mouth, tongue, tonsil, pharynx, the retromolar area and the nasal cavity. Here, we are reporting a case of pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands of the palate in a 36-year old Indian male. The mass was removed by wide local excision with adequate margins under GA. There were no recurrences after a follow-up period of 8 months.
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