Intraosseous Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma of the Mandible: Report of a Rare Case

Abstract

Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) is an entity under the subclassification of adenocarcinoma from salivary glands. PLGA is an unusual tumor that occur: in the minor salivary gland, particularity in the palate followed by buccal mucosa, upper lip, retromolar area and base of the tongue- The occurance of PLGA in locations other than these is exceedingly rare. We report a rare case of PLGA occuring in the anterior mandible. The clinical, radiographic, computed tomographic and histopathologic findings are discussed.

Keywords

• Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma
• anterior mandible
• computed tomography
• histopathology