Pleomorphic Adenoma Mimicking Periapical Cyst: Case Report
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland neoplasm. The lesion presents as a firm, slow-growing, painless mass. It can occur at any age, but is most common in young adults between the ages of 30 and 50 years. The diversity of the morphological histopathological pattern is one of its most characteristic features. The purpose of this article is to report a case of pleomorphic adenoma on the palatal mucosa of a 15-year-old patient, mimicking a periapical cyst. We performed an incisional biopsy of the lesion and diagnosed the pleomorphic adenoma, and then performed a total excision of the lesion. The diagnostic and therapeutic features of pleomorphic adenoma were discussed.
Keywords: pleomorphic adenoma; salivary gland neoplasms; minor salivary glands; oral surgery; oral diagnosis.
Citation: Souza CP, Utumi ER, Collicchio LA, Shitsuka C, Pedron IG. “Pleomorphic Adenoma Mimicking Periapical Cyst: Case Report”. SVOA Dentistry 2:5 (2021) Pages 168-173.
