A fluctuant palatal swelling. (5th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Warren, E.; Brady, P.; Sleeman, D.
• Is Part Of: Oral surgery. Volume 7(2014)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 67
• Page End: 71
• Publication Date: 2014-06-05
• Subjects: diagnosis -- pathology -- salivary gland; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.522059
• DOI: 10.1111/ors.12109
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-2471

Abstract

Abstract: A 78‐year‐old man presented with a fluctuant swelling on the hard palate, which had changed little in the 3–4 years it had been present. Given the nature of the clinical history and presentation, a benign salivary gland neoplasm was thought to be the most plausible diagnosis. Following detailed histological examination of the resected specimen, a definitive diagnosis of myoepithelioma was reached. Although a rarely encountered clinical entity, myoepithelioma should be considered when a salivary gland neoplasm is suspected. Diagnosis can only be made on evaluation of histological features necessitating biopsy in such cases.