Pleomorphic adenoma of the sublingual salivary gland: an unusual diagnostic challenge
Medical Principles and Practice. 2012; 21 (3): 282-284
in English
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| ID: emr-128875
ABSTRACT
To describe a rare case of pleomorphic adenoma of the sublingual gland. An 80-year-old patient presented with a painless solid submucosal mass of 4 months' duration in the anterior floor of the mouth, appearing as a distinct homogeneous, radiolucent lesion in CT imaging. Histologic findings after complete removal were suggestive of a pleomorphic adenoma almost completely surrounded by a fibrous capsule. No recurrence was observed after a 12-month follow-up. This case showed the possibility of sublingual salivary gland tumors and highlighted the need to consider them when making a differential diagnosis of masses located in the floor of the mouth
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Salivary Glands
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Sublingual Gland
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Salivary Gland Neoplasms
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Sublingual Gland Neoplasms
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Mouth Floor
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Med. Princ. Pract.
Year:
2012
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