Pleomorphic Adenoma in Retromolar Area: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

Ajit Singh Rathore^1, , Shivjot Chhina² and Kapil Garg²

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial pathology, ITS Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida, India

²Department of Periodontics, ITS Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida, India

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Ajit Singh Rathore, Shivjot Chhina and Kapil Garg. Pleomorphic Adenoma in Retromolar Area: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2014; 2(4):90-93. doi: 10.12691/AJMCR-2-4-6

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenomas are benign salivary gland tumors which represent about 3-10% of the neoplasms of head & neck region. They are the most common tumors comprising 50% of major & minor salivary gland tumors. The Palate is considered the most common (65%) and retromolar area uncommon (2.5%) intra oral site. A case of retromolar swelling diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands is presented with review of literature of minor salivary gland tumors & pleomorphic adenoma.

Keywords

benign, minor salivary gland tumors, pleomorphic adenoma

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