Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8700694 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor is that most often affect the salivary glands characterized by cellular and architectural pleomorphisms. The lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma is a rare subtype, whose lipomatous portion constitutes more than 90% of the lesion. A very rare case of pleomorphic adenoma with lipomatous metaplasia affecting hard palate in a female patient is reported. The diagnosis was made based on clinical and histopathological findings. The lesion was completely resected and the excised specimen was histologically analyzed. At 2-year follow-up, the patient was disease-free. This report presents this rare case and discusses the importance of correct diagnosis and clinical management in the treatment of this lesion to improve the patient's prognosis.
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Authors
V.M. Palma, L.M. Barin, F.M. Pillusky, R.C.S. Barcelos, C.A.B. Escobar, C.C. Danesi,