A Case of Pleomorphic Adenoma on the Upper Lip.
- Author:
Jiehyun JEON
1
;
Sang Hyuk WOO
;
Hyo Hyun AHN
;
Young Chul KYE
;
Soo Nam KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. mdsmart@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pleomorphic adenoma;
Minor salivary gland;
Lip
- MeSH:
Adenoma, Pleomorphic*;
Humans;
Lip*;
Parotid Gland;
Recurrence;
Salivary Glands;
Salivary Glands, Minor
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(7):945-948
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary neoplasm and occurs mainly in major salivary glands, especially the parotid gland. It is characterized by a variable histopathologic appearance, and a high recurrence rate with malignant transformation depending on previous surgical treatment method used. A benign mixed tumor occurring in minor salivary glands is believed to show the same clinicopathologic appearance and a relatively low recurrence rate as in major salivary glands. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common intraoral salivary gland tumor and characteristically presents as a slow, painless growth. Herein, we report a case of a patient with pleomorphic adenoma that affected the upper lip.
