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PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA OF HARD PALATE: A CASE REPORT
Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.4, No. 1)Publication Date: 2018-01-04
Authors : Appadurai R Lingeshwar D Sumathy MP SswedheniSU Jennifer Jeyaruby J;
Page : 143-145
Keywords : Minor salivary gland; benign palatal tumour; pleomorphic adenoma; adenoma .;
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Abstract
Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumour, that affects both the major and minor salivary glands. It commonly involves the parotid of the major and palate of the minor salivary glands. It presents as a painless swelling, slowly increasing in size and is encapsulated. This article presents a case of pleomorphic adenoma of palatal minor salivary gland which was surgicallyexcised andwound was protected with medicated surgical template to aid in healing. A follow-up of 6 months did not reveal recurrence.
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