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Rare Case Report: Young Male Hard Palate Pleomorphic Adenoma
1Uday Nursing Home, Jabalpur, India.
Summary
Pleomorphic adenoma, a common benign salivary gland tumor, can rarely occur in the palate. This case highlights a mixed tumor in a minor salivary gland of a young male.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Salivary gland tumors represent 2-3% of head and neck neoplasms.
- Pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequent benign tumor of major salivary glands, particularly the parotid.
- Minor salivary gland tumors are predominantly malignant, making benign occurrences noteworthy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of pleomorphic adenoma in a minor salivary gland.
- To discuss the clinical presentation and characteristics of this specific tumor type in an unusual location.
Main Methods:
- Case report methodology.
- Clinical examination and histopathological analysis of the tumor.
Main Results:
- A young male, a snake charmer by occupation, presented with a mixed tumor (pleomorphic adenoma) in the minor salivary gland of the hard palate.
- The tumor was benign, contrasting with the typical malignant nature of minor salivary gland neoplasms.
Conclusions:
- Pleomorphic adenoma can occur in minor salivary glands, even in the hard palate.
- This case underscores the importance of considering benign entities in minor salivary gland pathology, despite their generally malignant predisposition.
