Clear cell carcinoma of minor salivary gland: A case of clinical dilemma

Abstract

Clear cell tumor in oral cavity constitutes an assorted group of lesions, which may be odontogenic, metastatic or of salivary gland origin. Those associated with salivary glands accounts for less than 1% of total cases mainly seen in the major salivary gland. Occurrence of clear cell carcinoma in minor salivary gland is rare and uncommon. Hence, this case of intraoral clear cell carcinoma associated with minor salivary gland of palate in a 57-year-old male patient is being reported.

Keywords

• Clear cell carcinoma
• immunohistochemistry
• maxillary alveolus
• minor salivary gland