Pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary gland of the cheek
Alok Sharma, Sonali Deshmukh, Ahmed Shaikh, Jyoti Dabholkar
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Alok Sharma, Sonali Deshmukh, Ahmed Shaikh, Jyoti Dabholkar
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Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common tumour of the salivary gland. While the majority arises from the parotid gland, only a small percentage arises from the minor salivary glands. The cheek, however, is a rarely affected site with respect to pleomorphic adenomas of the minor salivary glands. Herein, we report a case of pleomorphic adenoma of the cheek, which presented with intraoral swelling, and conclude that complete surgical excision can be a curative treatment for this benign tumour.
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Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common tumour of the salivary gland. While the majority arises from the parotid gland, only a small percentage arises from the minor salivary glands. The cheek, however, is a rarely affected site with respect to pleomorphic adenomas of the minor salivary glands. Herein, we report a case of pleomorphic adenoma of the cheek, which presented with intraoral swelling, and conclude that complete surgical excision can be a curative treatment for this benign tumour.
Key concepts: Medicine, Cheek, Pleomorphic adenoma, Salivary gland, Anatomy, Adenoma, Pathology