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Palatal swelling in a young adult
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Ravikumar, S. Shamala Saranya, V. Chandramohan, K. |
| Copyright Year | 2019 |
| Abstract | The presence of numerous minor salivary gland tissues in the posterior part of hard palate increases the possibility of salivary gland neoplasms. Minor salivary gland tumor accounts for about 15% of all the salivary gland neoplasms, of which mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) accounts for about 35.9%. Although a wide range of the differential diagnosis is made by the clinicians toward a single palatal swelling without any other specific changes on inspection, a prompt “histopathological” diagnosis is of utmost importance in case of lesions like “MEC.” By taking the case study of a 23-year-old male patient who was complaining of difficulties in eating and speaking due to a swelling in the palate that was not associated with pain, etc., this case report highlights the need for an early clinical examination and prompt histopathological diagnosis of such clinically benign looking lesions, as such an action can play an ameliorating role in reducing the chances of postoperative morbidity. |
| Related Links | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6421911/pdf http://www.jomfp.in/article.asp?issn=0973-029X;year=2019;volume=23;issue=4;spage=27;epage=31;aulast=Ravikumar;type=2 |
| Ending Page | 31 |
| Page Count | 5 |
| Starting Page | 27 |
| File Format | XHTML |
| ISSN | 0973029X |
| e-ISSN | 1998393X |
| DOI | 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_192_18 |
| Journal | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology |
| Issue Number | 4 |
| Volume Number | 23 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Medknow |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Andrology Minor Salivary Gland Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Palate Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Volume 23, Issue 4 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Dentistry Otorhinolaryngology Pathology and Forensic Medicine |
