A rare ectopic localization of pleomorphic adenoma of lip

This case report described a rare and unusual lesion found in a 68-year-old male, which was diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands in the upper lip. The tumor was a circumscribed, large firm mass, about 2 cm in diameter, characterized by slow growth. Complete excision was perf...

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Published inInternational Surgery Journal Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 510 - 512
Main Authors Kumar, Birbal, Gupta, Balkishan, Mitra, D. S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 29.02.2024
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Summary:This case report described a rare and unusual lesion found in a 68-year-old male, which was diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands in the upper lip. The tumor was a circumscribed, large firm mass, about 2 cm in diameter, characterized by slow growth. Complete excision was performed and the histopathologic analysis showed pleomorphic adenoma.
ISSN:2349-3305
2349-2902
DOI:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20240588