Cystadenoma in Retromolar Region: A Case Report

Abstract

Cystadenoma is a rare benign salivary gland epithelial tumor that is characterized by intraluminal papillary projection. Majority of the tumors are located in minor salivary glands and usually occur in palatal and buccal mucosa, but rarely found in retromolar area. Clinically it is difficult to differentiate it from other minor salivary gland tumors, and diagnosis is chiefly based on characteristic clinical features and immunohistochemistry. We present a case of Cystadenoma arising from the minor salivary gland in retromolar area of a 44 year old female patient with a special emphasis on the immunohistochemistry to rule out the metastatic follicular carcinoma of thyroid.

Keywords

• benign
• minor salivary gland tumor
• immunohistochemistry