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Case Report
Pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate: A case report
1 Lecturer at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt
2 Lecturer of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt
3 Associated Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University, Cairo, Egypt
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Nermine Ramadan Mahmoud
Associated Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University, Cairo,
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Article ID: 100038Z07YH2022
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Habaka YF, El Din YA, Mahmoud NR. Pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate: A case report. J Case Rep Images Dent 2022;8:100038Z07YH2022.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Tumors of the salivary gland represent 4% of the head and neck tumors. Pleomorphic adenoma is known as a benign mixed tumor of the salivary gland and is considered the most common benign salivary gland tumor. Interestingly, the parotid gland is considered the most common site with 80–90% and only 10% occurring in the minor salivary gland. The palate is the most prevalent place for pleomorphic adenoma in the mono salivary gland, but other sites such as the lips, cheeks, floor of mouth, tongue, tonsils, pharynx, retromolar area, and nasal cavity are also common.
Case Report: In this case, a 24-year-old Egyptian man developed a pleomorphic adenoma of the small salivary glands of the soft palate.
Conclusion: Pleomorphic adenoma, though a common entity, is still a challenging tumor for pathologists, radiologists, and surgeons. Its diverse histological and topographical property makes the tumor special. Pleomorphic adenoma could mimic other malignant lesions such as the adenoid cystic carcinoma which considered among the most common malignant salivary gland occurring at the same site.
Keywords: Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Minor salivary gland tumors, Mixed tumors, Pleomorphic adenoma (PA)
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Author Contributions:
Yasser Fekry Habaka - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Yasmine Alaa El Din - Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Nermine Ramadan Mahmoud - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
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