2011•Indian Journal of Dental ResearchOpen access

Pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate: Myoepithelial cell predominant

Deepak Daryani, Vıdya Ajıla, R Gopakumar

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The pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumor. A remarkable morphological diversity can exist from one tumor to the next. We present here a case of pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands of the soft palate which had predominantly myoepithelial cells with minimal stroma, ductal cells, or tubular elements.

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Key concepts: Myoepithelial cell, Pleomorphic adenoma, Soft palate, Stroma, Pathology, Salivary gland, Adenoma, Soft tissue