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Pleomorphic adenoma of the upper lip
Author
Source
al-Kindy College Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 14, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.89-92, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad al-Kindi College of Medicine
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The pleomorphic adenoma is a benign salivary gland tumor, presenting usually in the parotid gland.
This case report describes an unusual case of 29 years old female with a single, nodular swelling evident in the upper lip which was diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands in the upper lip .The lesion measured 1.0 x 1.0 cm in size for 2 years duration cause depression of labial cortical bone apical to lateral and canine teeth.
It is characterized by slow growth.
Complete excision was performed and the histopathological analysis supported by immunohistochemistry showed pleomorphic adenoma .It did not recur 18 months after operation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Karam, Nassar. 2018. Pleomorphic adenoma of the upper lip. al-Kindy College Medical Journal،Vol. 14, no. 2, pp.89-92.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-898460
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Karam, Nassar. Pleomorphic adenoma of the upper lip. al-Kindy College Medical Journal Vol. 14, no. 2 (2018), pp.89-92.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-898460
American Medical Association (AMA)
Karam, Nassar. Pleomorphic adenoma of the upper lip. al-Kindy College Medical Journal. 2018. Vol. 14, no. 2, pp.89-92.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-898460
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 92
Record ID
BIM-898460