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AMC 2013; 17 (4)

Benign pleomorphic adenoma of the palate, a case presentation

Álvarez ME, Botero RX, Ardila MCM

Language: Spanish
References: 10
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ABSTRACT

Background: benign pleomorphic adenoma is the most common tumor in the salivary glands. It is a mixed tumor that frequently appears in the parotid gland.
Objective: to present the clinical and histopathologic characteristics of a benign pleomorphic adenoma located in the palate.
Clinical case: the case of a patient with a pleomorphic adenoma in the hard palate is presented. The tumor, that was 7 cm by 5 cm, was covered with a normal firm mucosa which had not much resilience and was rubbery and non-painful. Besides, the teeth in the area presented mobility. According to the radiography, there was a diffuse sclerotic region and from the histopathologic point of view, nests, cords, and ductal structures were detected, along with a luminal eosinophilic secretion. The patient underwent a partial maxillectomy and the placing of an intrasurgical splint.
Conclusions: in spite of the fact that the pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor, it requires a surgical treatment with removal of a part of healthy tissue because the adenoma tens to infiltrate the capsule. The present case, due to its dimensions, required a partial maxillectomy.


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