Pleomorphic Adenoma of Minor Salivary Gland in a 14 year Old Child

Salivary gland tumours are rare in childhood, and almost all of them occur in parotid gland. Minor salivary gland tumours are even rarer, pleomorphic adenoma being the most frequently found tumour. Only seventeen cases of pleomorphic adenoma arising in the minor salivary gland tumour have been reported in children and adolescents. Pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland represents about 45% of all the tumours of the minor salivary glands. Pleomorphic adenoma is slowly enlarging tumour indistinguishable from adenoid cystic carcinoma clinically, except for pain and ulceration, which is more common in the latter. Carcinoma arising from pleomorphic adenoma has been reported in 3% cases amongst the minor salivary gland tumours. This report presents a case of pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland in a 14 year old female patient with a brief review of literature.     

Pleomorphic Adenoma of Soft Palate: Unusual Occurrence of the Major Tumor in Minor Salivary Gland—A Case Report and Literature Review

Salivary gland tumours constitute about less than 4 % of all head and neck tumours. Pleomorphic adenoma, also called benign mixed tumour, is the most common tumour of the salivary glands. About 80–90 % of these tumours occur in the major salivary glands mainly parotid gland and 10 % of them occur in the minor salivary glands. The most common site for pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands is the palate, followed by the lips and the cheeks. Other rare sites include the floor of the mouth, tongue, tonsil, pharynx, retromolar area and the nasal cavity. Here, we are reporting a case of pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands of the soft palate in a 36-year-old Indian female. The mass was removed by wide local excision with adequate margins under general anesthesia. There was no recurrence seen after a follow-up period of 1 year.     

Synchronous mucoepidermoid carcinoma of tongue and pleomorphic adenoma of submandibular gland

Presentation with synchronous salivary gland tumors is rare, with the most typical combination being Warthin's tumor and pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. Involvement of minor salivary glands in such occurrences is extremely uncommon. We report a case of simultaneous mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the tongue and pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland in a 40-year-old woman. The submandibular mass was initially considered to represent regional lymph node tumor metastasis but later was shown to be an intraglandular primary neoplasm.     

Pleomorphic adenoma of the palate

Pleomorphic adenoma, is the most common tumor (50%) of the major and minor salivary glands. Seventy percent of the tumors of the minor salivary glands are pleomorphic adenomas, and the most common intraoral site is the palate, followed by the upper lip and buccal mucosa. Pleomorphic adenoma appears as a painless firm mass and, in most cases, does not cause ulceration of the overlying mucosa. Generally it is mobile, except when it occurs in the hard palate. Intraoral mixed tumors, especially those noted within the palate, lack a well-defined capsule. Lesions of the palate frequently involve periosteum or bone. Approximately 25% of benign mixed tumors undergo malignant transformation. Treatment for the pleomorphic adenoma is radical surgery. Inadequate resection leads to local recurrence. The authors report a palate pleomorphic adenoma in a 67-year-old female patient.     

Intraosseous pleomorphic adenoma of the mandible: report of a case and review of the literature

Salivary gland tumors constitute approximately 3% of all head and neck tumors. The most common neoplasm involving both major and minor salivary glands is pleomorphic adenoma. Salivary gland tumors are also known to develop within jawbones probably arising from ectopic salivary tissue. Pleomorphic adenomas arising within the jaws as primary central lesions are extremely rare with only a few cases reported. Clinically and radiographically these may resemble lesions of odontogenic origin. We present a rare case of intraosseous pleomorphic adenoma of the mandible mimicking a lateral periodontal cyst along with an extensive review of literature.     

Salivary gland tumors: a single institution experience in India

Between 1991 and 2006, 684 cases of salivary gland tumours were analysed retrospectively, of which 422 (62%) were benign and 262 (38%) malignant. Sixty-one percent of tumours were in the parotid gland, 22% in the minor salivary glands, and 17% in the submandibular glands. The most common benign tumour was pleomorphic adenoma (86%), and the most common malignant tumours were adenoid cystic carcinoma (25%) and mucoepidermoid carcinoma (18%). Among the minor salivary gland tumours, most were seen in the palate (68%).We analyse the incidence and distribution of all types of salivary gland tumours in an Indian series, and provide data for comparison with other epidemiological studies from different geographical sites and races. Demographic data from these studies should help us to a better understanding of the biological and clinical characteristics of the disease.     

Giant pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland. Case report

Salivary glands are sites for a great variety of tumors. The parotid gland is the most common site followed by the submandibular gland. The pleomorphic adenoma represents the 60-70% of all tumors involving the major salivary glands, while the submandibular gland is involved in 8% of cases. The pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland is rare and can present difficulty in diagnosis. The heterogeneous histology, a possible malignant transformation, an incomplete capsule that can determine a recurrence, are the most important characteristics of pleomorphic adenoma. A complete surgical removal of the tumor is the treatment of choice. In the case presented, the mass showed an unusual vascularization and remarkable dimensions.     

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the upper lip

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) is a rare salivary gland malignancy most often reported within the parotid gland. Of the salivary gland tumours that occur within the minor salivary glands at least 50% are reported to be malignant. This proves to be inaccurate when describing salivary gland tumours within the upper lip which are usually benign. A Medline search of the English language literature yields only one case report of a CXPA located within the upper lip. The authors present a second case report of CXPA within the upper lip and a review of its pathologic features and management.     

Salivary gland neoplasms: an analysis of 74 cases

Between 2006 and 2009, 74 cases of salivary gland neoplasms were analyzed retrospectively, of which 44 (60%) were benign and 30 (40%) malignant. 61 % percent of neoplasms were in the parotid gland, 22% in the minor salivary glands including sublingual salivary glands, and 17% in the submandibular glands. The most common benign neoplasm was pleomorphic adenoma (64%), and the most common malignant neoplasm were adenoid cystic carcinoma (17%) and mucoepidermoid carcinoma (23%). We analyze the incidence and distribution of all types of salivary gland neoplasms in our series, and provide data for comparison with other epidemiological studies from different geographical sites and races. Demographic data from these studies help us to a better understanding of the biological and clinical characteristics of the disease. Further epidemiological surveys should be encouraged for better understanding of the disease and to provide early and better treatment of salivary gland neoplasms     

Tumours of the minor (oropharyngeal) salivary glands: a demographic study of 336 cases

There are 2410 primary epithelial salivary gland tumours in the files of the British Salivary Gland Tumour Panel. Of these tumours, 336 (14%) involved the minor (oropharyngeal) salivary glands, and these were studied in the present investigation. Individual tumours were diagnosed according to the WHO Classification. The percentage of malignant or potentially malignant tumours (46%) was much higher than in major glands (18%), and in some of the less common intraoral sites all the tumours were malignant. The principal sites were the palate (54%), lips (21%) and buccal mucosa (11%), and, in these sites, pleomorphic adenoma was the most common tumour. Monomorphic adenomas accounted for 6% of palatal tumours, but 30% of lip salivary gland tumours. The most common malignant tumour was the adenoid cystic carcinoma. The results are compared with several other large surveys and with tumours of major salivary glands.     

Pleomorphic Adenoma (Benign Mixed Tumour) of the Minor Salivary Glands of the Upper Lip

Pleomorphic adenoma is the benign tumor of salivary glands, which originates from the myoepithelial cells and intercalated duct cells. This tumor is more common in major salivary glands. This case report describes a rare and unusual lesion in a 55-year-old female, which was diagnosed as pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands in the upper lip. The tumor was a circumscribed, submucosal nodule, about 2.0 cm in diameter and was characterized by slow growth and rubbery consistency. Complete excision was performed and the histopathological analysis showed an epithelial salivary gland tumor with islands of plasmacytoid cells, duct like structures, in a variable stroma with chondroid, fibrous and myxoid appearance. No recurrence was observed 1 year after the surgery.     

Tumours of the minor (oropharyngeal) salivary glands: a demographic study of 336 cases

There arc 2410 primary epithelial salivary gland tumours in the files of the British Salivary Gland Tumour Panel. Of these tumours, 336 (14%) involved the minor (oropharyngeal) salivary glands, and these were studied m the present investigation Individual tumours were diagnosed according to the W H O Classification The percentage of malignant or potentially malignant tumours (46%) was much higher than in major glands (18%), and in some of the less common intraoral sites all the tumours were malignant. The principal sites were the palate (54%), lips (21%) and buccal mucosa (11%), and, in these sites, pleomorphic adenoma was the most common tumour Monomorphic adenomas accounted for 6% of palatal tumours, hut 30% of lip salivary gland tumours. The most common malignant tumour was the adenoid cystic carcinoma The results arc compared with several other large surveys and with tumours of major salivary glands.     

1878例涎腺肿瘤WHO组织病理学新分类的统计分析

目的 根据ＷＨＯ１９９０年涎腺肿瘤组织病理学新分类标准对１８７８例涎腺肿瘤及肿瘤样疾病进行重新分类,并重点对涎腺上皮性肿瘤的临床发病情况进行统计分析。方法 统计描述。结果 １８７８例涎腺肿瘤以诞腺上皮性肿瘤为主,为１４３１例,占７６．２０％,其中腺瘤发病居首位,其次是涎腺癌,涎腺肿瘤样疾病居第三位;多形性腺瘤是涎腺肿瘤中最常见者,恶性多形性腺瘤为最常见的涎腺癌,特别注意了腺癌亚分类中的几种少见类型     

PCNA, Ki-67 and p53 expressions in submandibular salivary gland tumours

Salivary gland tumours are uncommon with a broad heterogeneity. The most common benign tumour is the pleomorphic adenoma, whereas mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma predominate among the malignancies. Most salivary gland tumours occur in the parotid, and consequently clinical and biological data are normally derived from this site. This work describes the expressions of PCNA, Ki-67 and p53 in 15 pleomorphic adenomas, 15 mucoepidermoid carcinomas and 15 adenoid cystic carcinomas of the submandibular gland. Our results showed that all pleomorphic adenomas were negative for p53 and Ki-67 with 66.6% being positive for PCNA. Conversely, p53 was positive in 53% of the mucoepidermoid carcinomas and in 20% of the adenoid cystic carcinomas. Ki-67 was expressed in 47.7% of the mucoepidermoid carcinomas and 40% of the adenoid cystic carcinomas. All malignant tumours were positive for PCNA. These results indicate that the proliferative rate analysed with PCNA and Ki-67 and the expression of p53 in pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma of the submandibular gland were similar to those described in the parotid and minor salivary glands. However, mucoepidermoid carcinomas showed higher expression of these markers than those of other salivary glands. This work is the first describing the expression of these immunohistochemical markers exclusively in submandibular salivary gland tumours.     

Simultaneous palatal pleomorphic adenoma and mandibular keratocystic odontogenic tumor in a pediatric patient

BACKGROUND: Neoplasms of the salivary gland account for 3% of all head and neck tumors; most of these occur in the parotid gland and are benign; 80% of them are pleomorphic adenomas. Benign neoplasms of the salivary gland are rare in children compared with adults. Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is considered the second most frequent neoplasm of all odontogenic tumors after the ameloblastoma. In the present report, we introduce the unusual presentation of a child with a simultaneous pleomorphic adenoma of the right hard palate and a KCOT of the left mandibular angle. DISCUSSION: The case is significant for 2 reasons; according to the literature, there are few reports of pleomorphic adenoma arising from a minor salivary gland of the palate in a patient younger than 18 years. This is to our knowledge the first recorded instance of simultaneous palatal pleomorphic adenoma and mandibular KCOT occurring in a child.     

Metastasizing “benign” pleomorphic salivary adenoma: A dramatic case-report and literature review

Pleomorphic salivary adenomas are the most common benign neoplasms affecting the salivary glands. Very occasionally however, metastatic lesions are identified in patients with a history of PSA, which, on detailed pathological evaluation, are found to exhibit all the histological hallmarks of the preceding benign lesions.Diagnosis of benign metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma of the salivary gland is extremely rare and still under debate.We present the first case-report in literature of multiple metachronous nasal cavity, scalp and encephalic metastases of a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland in a young girl.     

Salivary gland tumours: 25 years of experience from a single institution in Croatia

IntroductionThe aim of this study was to determine the types, frequency, distribution, and demographic characteristics of salivary gland tumours in a large representative sample.Patients and methodsWe retrospectively analysed the medical records of 779 patients with tumours of the salivary glands surgically treated from 1985 to 2009 at a single institution.ResultsThere were 500 benign and 279 malignant tumours. The average age of patients with benign tumours was 50 years and of malignant salivary gland tumours 56 years. No differences in age and incidence of tumours existed between males and females. The majority of the tumours occurred in the parotid gland (509), followed by the minor salivary glands (212), the submandibular gland (51) and lastly, the sublingual gland (7). Minor salivary gland tumours occurred most frequently on the palate, the pleomorphic adenoma being the most frequent benign tumour type and the adenoid cystic carcinoma being the commonest malignant tumour. Tumours of the sublingual gland were rare, but all were malignant. Malignant tumours were more common in the minor salivary glands and the submandibular gland.ConclusionThis large study of salivary gland tumours in Croatia could improve our understanding of the significant differences in the global distribution of salivary gland tumours which have been reported.     

下颌下腺非侵袭性恶性多形性腺瘤1例报告

唾液腺非侵袭性恶性多形性腺瘤(Ca-ex-PA)又称发生在多形性腺瘤中的原位癌,是较少见的病理类型,临床表现与良性多形性腺瘤相似,有条件完整切除肿瘤,复发或转移少见,预后良好.本文报告1例下颌下腺非侵袭性多形性腺瘤的临床病理学特征,认为鉴别非侵袭性Ca-ex-PA和侵袭性Ca-ex-PA对判断预后十分重要,并影响治疗方案的选择,WHO对唾液腺多形性腺瘤恶变的分型在肿瘤的生物学行为和预后方面具有实际意义.     

2456例唾液腺肿瘤临床病理分析

目的探讨唾液腺肿瘤的发病、病理类型等临床特点。方法收集中山大学孙逸仙纪念医院口腔颌面外科1973年1月至2018年12月间确诊的唾液腺肿瘤病例2456例患者的相关资料,回顾分析其性别、年龄、病理类型、发病部位、良恶性构成比等特点。结果46年间收治的唾液腺肿瘤患者2456例,女性比例占41.9%,男性占58.1%,40~60岁年龄段为发病高峰,其中良性肿瘤1863例(75.9%),恶性肿瘤593例(24.1%),良恶性之比为3.1∶1。良性肿瘤构成比前2位是多形性腺瘤(58.7%)、Warthin瘤(33.6%),恶性肿瘤构成比前2位是黏液表皮样癌(27.7%)、腺样囊性癌(26.1%)。最常见的良性肿瘤多形性腺瘤的好发部位是腮腺、腭部、颌下腺,而恶性肿瘤中粘液表皮样癌则常见于腮腺和腭部的小唾液腺。本组资料中唾液腺肿瘤发病呈逐年递增的趋势,近10年病例占总病例数的53.3%。结论唾液腺肿瘤病人数量逐年增加;唾液腺肿瘤的总发生率男性高于女性;大唾液腺以良性肿瘤为主,小唾液腺恶性肿瘤多见;多形性腺瘤、Warthin瘤、黏液表皮样癌最常见;40~60岁是唾液腺良、恶性肿瘤高发年龄段。     

Enucleation of a pleomorphic adenoma of the palate: a conservative choice

The benign mixed tumor (pleomorphic adenoma) is the most common intraoral salivary gland tumor: more than 50% occurs on the hard and soft palate. The epidemiological data, histopathological and clinical features, preoperative diagnostic methodologies, treatment options, recurrence rates and prediction published in the literature for this neoplasm are discussed. A case of minor salivary gland tumor of the palate in a 26 year old man is reported. The therapy chosen was a surgical conservative enucleation of the lesion. Histological examination showed pleomorphic adenoma; there is no recurrence after 2 years.