Pleomorphic ademona of minor salivary glands in uncommon sites: a case series

Authors

  • Fernanda Zanol Matos Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande - UNIVAG
  • Artur Aburad de Carvalhosa Universidade de Cuiabá - UNIC
  • Fernanda Silva de Assis Universidade de Cuiabá - UNIC
  • Helder Fernandes de Oliveira Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4228-3814
  • Orlando Aguirre Guedes Universidade Evangélica de Goiás - UniEVANGÉLICA https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1664-329X
  • Andreza Maria Fábio Aranha Universidade de Cuiabá - UNIC
  • Alessandra Nogueira Porto Centro Universitário de Várzea Grande - UNIVAG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37951/2317-2835.2023v28i1.p149-153

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma (AP) is the most common tumor of the salivary glands, classified as a benign mixed tumor with the involvement of epithelial, myoepithelial and mesenchymal components. This type of tumor affects primarily affects the parotid glands, with a small percentage of cases involving minor salivary glands. In this study, two cases of PA with unusual location, palate and upper lip are presented. The clinical and histopathological characteristics of the tumors as well as the therapeutic management adopted are discussed.

Published

2023-10-23