Cystic and florid squamous metaplasia in pleomorphic adenoma of palate – A diagnostic dilemma

Authors

  • H Kaveri Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, D.M. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka
  • K Gopalkrishnana Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, D.M. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka
  • Anehosur Venkatesh Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, D.M. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i4.10434

Keywords:

Myoepithelial cell, pleomorphic adenoma, squamous metaplasia

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor of salivary gland. Controversy regarding the origin of various mesenchymal components exists and myoepithelial cell has a key role. Metaplastic process is triggered by minor trauma and probable etiology for this change is ischemia. It is diagnostically challenging, because diagnostic pit falls in the presence of mucinous and squamous metaplasia. Report a case of pleomorphic adenoma in the palate of a 35 years old Indian female. Biopsy revealed epithelial component with extensive squamous metaplasia and cystic degeneration. Here we discuss the role of myoepithelial cells in the pathogenesis of pleomorphic adenoma and diagnostic pit falls.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i4.10434

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2014 Vol.5(4); 108-110

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2014-05-17

How to Cite

Kaveri, H., Gopalkrishnana, K., & Venkatesh, A. (2014). Cystic and florid squamous metaplasia in pleomorphic adenoma of palate – A diagnostic dilemma. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(4), 108–110. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i4.10434

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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2014)

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Case Reports

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