%0 Journal Article
%T Pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland: a case report
%A Amit Aggarwal
%A Ravinder Singh
%A Soheyl Sheikh
%A Shambulingappa Pallagatti
%J RSBO
%D 2012
%I University of Joinville
%X Introduction: World literature suggests salivary gland tumors account for less than 3% of the head and neck tumors and benign pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands arising de novo is very rare. Objective, case report and conclusion: A case of pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands in the buccal mucosa in a 55 year-old female is discussed. It includes review of literature, clinical features, histopathology, radiological findings and treatment of the tumor, with emphasis on diagnosis. The salivary glands may present with a diverse range of lesions presenting a challenge to even the most experienced clinician and pathologist. Resection with surrounding dispensable normal tissues is the key to successful treatment of such tumors.
%K pleomorphic adenoma
%K minor salivary gland
%K computed tomography
%K histopathology.
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