2018•UP STATE JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND HEAD AND NECK SURGERYOpen access

Pleomorphic adenoma of the cheek: an uncommon entity

Amrita Srivastava

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We are presenting a rare case of Pleomorphic adenoma cheek. A 60 year old female patient presented with a painless swelling in right cheek since 4 years. On examination a well circumscribed, soft to firm 1.5x1cm mass was palpable. FNAC revealed Pleomorphic adenoma. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination after excisional biopsy of tumor. Key words: pleomorphic adenoma, cheek, minor salivary gland

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Key concepts: Pleomorphic adenoma, Cheek, Histopathological examination, Medicine, Biopsy, Pathology, Adenoma, Soft tissue