1985 Volume 31 Issue 6 Pages 1388-1394
Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common neoplasm among salivary gland tumors and its incidence is the highest concerning the parotid gland. However, statistical reports showed this tumor was extremely rare in sublingual gland.
This report deals with the detailed description of a case of the pleomorphic adenoma that originated in the sublingual gland and a review of the literature.
The patient, 43-year-old male was referred to the clinic with a chief complaint of the painless, movable tumor measuring 2.5cm linguobuccaly and 4 cm mediodistally at the right sublingual region.
The extirpated tumor was roughly encapsulated, and elastic and hard.
Histopathological findings showed the pleomorphic adenoma with calcified deposits.
The postoperative course is favorable with no sign of recurrence, but observation will continue.
