Korean J Dermatol.  2005 Jul;43(7):945-948.

A Case of Pleomorphic Adenoma on the Upper Lip

• Jeon J
• Woo SH
• Ahn HH
• Kye YC
• Kim SN

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary neoplasm and occurs mainly in major salivary glands, especially the parotid gland. It is characterized by a variable histopathologic appearance, and a high recurrence rate with malignant transformation depending on previous surgical treatment method used. A benign mixed tumor occurring in minor salivary glands is believed to show the same clinicopathologic appearance and a relatively low recurrence rate as in major salivary glands. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common intraoral salivary gland tumor and characteristically presents as a slow, painless growth. Herein, we report a case of a patient with pleomorphic adenoma that affected the upper lip.

Keyword

Pleomorphic adenoma; Minor salivary gland; Lip

MeSH Terms

Adenoma, Pleomorphic*
Humans
Lip*
Parotid Gland
Recurrence
Salivary Glands
Salivary Glands, Minor