Abstract
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary neoplasm and occurs mainly in major salivary glands, especially the parotid gland. It is characterized by a variable histopathologic appearance, and a high recurrence rate with malignant transformation depending on previous surgical treatment method used. A benign mixed tumor occurring in minor salivary glands is believed to show the same clinicopathologic appearance and a relatively low recurrence rate as in major salivary glands. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common intraoral salivary gland tumor and characteristically presents as a slow, painless growth. Herein, we report a case of a patient with pleomorphic adenoma that affected the upper lip.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 945-948 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Korean Journal of Dermatology |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 Jul |
Keywords
- Lip
- Minor salivary gland
- Pleomorphic adenoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology