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Intraductal papilloma: atypical presentation.
P Ramaswamy1, Tanya Khaitan, A Anuradha
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, St. Joseph Dental College and Hospital, Duggirala, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh 534003, India.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|June 14, 2013
Summary
This case report details an extremely rare benign salivary gland tumor, intraductal papilloma, found in an 18-year-old patient. Intraductal papilloma originates from the salivary gland duct system, most commonly affecting minor salivary glands.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Surgical pathology
- Salivary gland neoplasms
Background:
- Ductal papillomas are rare benign salivary gland tumors with distinct papillary features.
- They encompass three types: inverted ductal papilloma, sialadenoma papilliferum, and intraductal papilloma.
- Intraductal papilloma is exceptionally rare and typically arises in minor salivary glands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of intraductal papilloma in a young patient.
- To contribute to the limited literature on this rare salivary gland tumor.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant literature.
Main Results:
- A case of intraductal papilloma was identified in an 18-year-old patient.
- The tumor exhibited typical papillary features arising from the salivary gland duct system.
Conclusions:
- Intraductal papilloma is a rare benign salivary gland tumor.
- This case highlights the occurrence of intraductal papilloma in a young individual, emphasizing the need for awareness among clinicians and pathologists.
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