Pleomorphic Adenoma of Palate-Management by Complete Excision

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Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most common benign mixed salivary gland neoplasm that accounts for 60% of all benign salivary gland tumors. It has diverse histological presentation and occurs in both major and minor salivary glands. PA of minor salivary gland in the palate is a common entity. We report the case of a 50-year-old female who presented with a painless slow growing swelling of palate over the last 20 years. Computed tomography data depicted an oval-shaped mass occupying oropharynx. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was suggestive of PA. The entire tumor mass was excised along with overlying mucosa conservatively. Histopathological examination confirmed diagnosis of PA of minor salivary gland. There has been no recurrence of the lession since 1 year.

Pleomorphic adenoma; Salivary glands; surgical management