Pleomorphic Adenoma with Predominant Myoepithelial Cells of the Hard Palate: Reconstruction with Pedicled Buccal Pad of Fat – A Case Report.

Pleomorphic adenoma is a mixed tumor of salivary gland origin presenting frequently in major salivary glands and sporadically in minor salivary glands. It is a benign tumor with both epithelial and mesenchymal tissues. Salivary glands in general may present with a diverse range of lesions posing a challenge to even the most experienced clinician. Resection with surrounding dispensable normal tissues is the key to successful management of such tumors. This case report illustrates an enormous pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland in the hard palate of 10 years duration.

Central Calcifying Cystic Odontogenic Tumor of Mandible - A Case Report.

The calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (CCOT) is a rare benign odontogenic cystic neoplasm. The terminological conundrum regarding its categorization as a cyst or a tumor has been resolved after the latest WHO classification (2005) that has labelled it as a tumor. The diversity in its morphological patterns, clinical behaviour, histologic complexity and prognosis has led to the practise of multiple management strategies with variable results. This report describes a case of CCOT presenting as a large cystic lesion in theanterior mandible that was managed by enucleation and curettage with a postoperative one year recurrence free follow up. A brief review of literature pertaining to various management strategies of CCOT in comparison with dentinogenic ghost cell tumor (DGCT) is also presented.