Pleomorphic adenoma of the palate: A case report

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma, also called benign mixed tumour, is the most common tumour of the salivary glands. About 90% of these tumours occur in the parotid gland and 10% of them occur in the minor salivary glands. The most common sites for pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands are the palate, followed by the lips and the cheeks. Other rare sites include the floor of the mouth, tongue, tonsil, pharynx, the retromolar area and the nasal cavity. Here, we are reporting a case of pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands of the palate in a 36-year old Indian male. The mass was removed by wide local excision with adequate margins under GA. There were no recurrences after a follow-up period of 8 months.