Pleomorphic adenoma in an adolescent

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma generally occurs in the 4 th and 5 th decade of life. The adenoma is an uncommon presentation and is exceedingly rare in children and young adolescents. This case report deals with the diagnosis and surgical management of pleomorphic adenoma in the soft palate region in a young adolescent patient.

Keywords

• Adolescents
• bipedicle flap
• palate
• pleomorphic adenoma