Pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate: Myoepithelial cell predominant.

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2011-11
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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.
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Adenoma, minor salivary gland, soft palate
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Daryani Deepak, Gopakumar R, Ajila Vidya. Pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate: Myoepithelial cell predominant. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2011 Nov-Dec; 22(6): 853-856.