J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.  2002 Mar;24(2):153-157.

Pleomorphic Adenoma Which Occurred On The Left Retromolar Pad Area: A Case Report

• Woo KS
• Lee EJ
• Kim SK
• Kim CS
• Byeon KJ

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma is a circumscribed tumor characterized microscopically by its pleomorphic or mixed appearance,and its clearly recognizable epithelial tissue intermingled with areas of mucoid, myxoid, or chondroid appearance. Plemorphic adenoma, the most common tumor of the salivary glands, is now generally accepted as epithelial and benign adenoma. The palate is the most common site for minor salivary gland tumor. We experienced a case of pleomorphic adenoma occuring in the left retromolar pad area of unusual location.It is unusually large size so that the patient cannot close his mouth.The tumor occupied his mouth fully so that he has much difficulty in closing his mouth and breathing his breath.The lesion was treated with complete excision and reconstruced with buccal fat pedicle flap immediately on the operation under general anesthesia. Histopathological finding indicated pleomorphic adenoma on the left retromolar pad area.

Keyword

Pleomorphic adenoma; Excision; Retromolar pad; Buccal fat pedicle flap

MeSH Terms

Adenoma
Adenoma, Pleomorphic*
Anesthesia, General
Humans
Mouth
Palate
Respiration
Salivary Glands
Salivary Glands, Minor