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AGGARWAL, Amit et al. Pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland: a case report. RSBO (Online) [online]. 2012, vol.9, n.1, pp. 97-101. ISSN 1984-5685.

Introduction : World literature suggests salivary gland tumors account for less than 3% of the head and neck tumors and benign pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands arising de novo is very rare.Objective,case report and Conclusion: A case of pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands in the buccal mucosa in a 55 year-old female is discussed. It includes review of literature, clinical features, histopathology, radiological findings and treatment of the tumor, with emphasis on diagnosis. The salivary glands may present with a diverse range of lesions presenting a challenge to even the most experienced clinician and pathologist. Resection with surrounding dispensable normal tissues is the key to successful treatment of such tumors.

Palavras-chave : pleomorphic adenoma; minor salivary gland; computed tomography; histopathology..