Open AccessPleomorphic Adenoma of the upper lip
Author(s) -
Nasar Karam Karam
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
maǧallaẗ kulliyaẗ ṭibb al-kanadī
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2521-4365
pISSN - 1810-9543
DOI - 10.47723/kcmj.v14i2.62
Subject(s) - pleomorphic adenoma , upper lip , immunohistochemistry , lesion , minor salivary glands , medicine , adenoma , pathology , parotid gland , salivary gland , anatomy
The pleomorphic adenoma is a benign salivary gland tumor, presenting usually in the parotid gland. This case report describes an unusual case of 29 years old female with a single, nodular swelling evident in the upper lip which was diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands in the upper lip .The lesion measured 1.0 x 1.0 cm in size for 2 years duration cause depression of labial cortical bone apical to lateral and canine teeth. It is characterized by slow growth. Complete excision was performed and the histopathological analysis supported by immunohistochemistry showed pleomorphic adenoma .It did not recur 18 months after operation.