Pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate: Myoepithelial cell predominant

Abstract

The pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumor. A remarkable morphological diversity can exist from one tumor to the next. We present here a case of pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands of the soft palate which had predominantly myoepithelial cells with minimal stroma, ductal cells, or tubular elements.

Keywords

• Adenoma
• minor salivary gland
• soft palate