We found a case of salivary mucocele that originated in the minor salivary gland (palatine gland) of the soft palate in a dog. At first admission, the soft palate swelled remarkably. Computed tomography (CT) revealed cystic radiolucency inside a large quantity of liquid in the soft palate, and most of the airway was occupied. Marsupialization was performed, but since a recurrence was observed o...

Canalicular adenoma is a rare benign salivary gland neoplasm affecting predominantly the minor gland. We present case of 55 year female who presented with mucosal nodule in left cheek and was diagnosed as based on morphology immunohistochemistry findings. Our that, it major – Parotid gland, 7 reported literature to best our knowledge.

Malignant salivary gland tumours are rare. The most common tumour site is the parotid. Aetiologic factors are not clear. Nutrition may be a risk factor, as well as irradiation or an histologically benign tumour occurred at a young age. Painless swelling of a salivary gland should always be considered as suspicious, especially if no sign of inflammation is present. Signs and symptoms related to ...

twenty five cases of minor saliva ry glands tumors which was observedat the department of pathology of university of tehran from 1967 to 1972 are presented and discussed . benign mixed tumor is the most common and the only benign lesion in this series of 75 patient with intraoral salivary gland tumor. there were eleven malignant type and hence about 44% of all the tumor arc malignant and it cor...

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA), the most common salivary gland tumor, accounts for 54 to 65% of all salivary gland neoplasias and 80% of the benign salivary gland tumors. It most frequently affects the parotid gland, followed by the submandibular and the minor salivary glands. Microscopically, mucous, sebaceous, oncocytic and squamous metaplasia, sometimes with the formation of keratin pearls, may be...