Pleomorphic adenoma of palate: Two case reports and literature – A review

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma exists as benign lesion of the salivary glands. Both epithelial and mesenchymal tissues of benign lesion commonly seen in the parotid or submandibular glands. Commonly seen arising from minor salivary glands, may present as an intraoral mass over the palate or lip. They seems painless, firm mass without overlying mucosa ulceration. Author presents a case series of a patient with swelling at the junction of hard and soft palate and the surgical protocol employed for the excision of the tumor mass.