An unusual pleomorphic adenoma
| Autor: | Caetano Guilherme Carvalho Pontes, Christiano Sampaio Queiroz, Roberto Almeida de Azevedo, Antonio Irineu Trindade Neto, Rafael de Queiroz Moura |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Periosteum
Pathology medicine.medical_specialty Salivary gland business.industry Salivary Gland Pleomorphic Adenoma medicine.disease Facial nerve Parotid gland Pleomorphic adenoma medicine.anatomical_structure stomatognathic system Superficial Parotidectomy medicine Hard palate business General Dentistry |
| Zdroj: | RGO - Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia. 62:319-324 |
| ISSN: | 1981-8637 0103-6971 |
| DOI: | 10.1590/1981-86372014000300000141930 |
| Popis: | Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common neoplasm in major and minor salivary glands. It constitutes approximately 90% of all benign salivary gland lesions and the parotid is the most affected location. When the minor salivary glands are affected, it mostly occurs at the junction of the hard and soft palates. The diagnosis is complex because of the great histological variety and biological behavior of this tumor, a histopathological examination being essential. The recommended treatment is surgical excision. For lesions located superficially in the parotid gland, superficial parotidectomy - identifying and preserving the facial nerve - is necessary. Lesions in the palate or gums sometimes demand a margin of safety, being excised below the periosteum, including the overlying mucosa. With correct surgical removal, the prognosis is excellent. The aim of this study is to report a case of an unusual minor salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma in the hard palate, describing the most important aspects of this pathology. |
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