ABSTRACT
The pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumor. A remarkable morphological diversity can exist from one tumor to the next. We present here a case of pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands of the soft palate which had predominantly myoepithelial cells with minimal stroma, ductal cells, or tubular elements.
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Adenoma, Pleomorphic/diagnosis , Adult , Biopsy, Needle/methods , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Male , Oral Ulcer/diagnosis , Palatal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Palate, Soft/pathology , Salivary Gland Neoplasms/diagnosis , Salivary Glands, Minor/pathologyABSTRACT
Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder that causes generalized sclerosis of bone due to a defect in bone resorption and remodeling. Dental abnormality may be attributed to pathological changes in bone remodeling. Osteomyelitis is well documented as a complication of osteopetrosis. This disease can be severe and difficult to treat in the osteopetrotic patient. This is a case of 10-year-old girl previously diagnosed as suffering from osteopetrosis and presenting with the complaint of swelling of jaw with extra-oral draining sinus.