[Adenomatoid hyperplasia of minor salivary glands; the first case report in Iran]

ABSTRACT

Adenomatoid hyperplasia is a rare lesion of the minor salivary glands characterized by localized swelling that mimics a neoplasm. The pathogenesis of adenomatoid hyperplasia is uncertain. Microscopic examination demonstrates lobules of hyperplastic mucous glands that are close to the mucosal surface.In this article, a case of Adenomatoid hyperplasia in a 57 year old man is reported followed by a discussion on its clinical and histopathological characteristics