Pleomorphic Adenoma in Retromolar Area: A Very Rare Case Report and Review of Literature.
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Among all neoplasms affecting head and neck region, salivary gland neoplasms are rare. Pleomorphic adenomas are the most common benign salivary gland tumours making up to 50% of major and minor salivary gland tumours. Intraorally pleomorphic adenoma is mostly found on palate and lips and very rarely in retromolar area. Here we are reporting a rare case of pleomorphic adenoma in right lower retromolar area in a 31-year-old female, the lesion was excised in toto with safety margins under local anaesthesia and postoperative follow up after six months didn't showed any recurrence.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR
دوره 10 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016