International Journal of Dental Sciences

Authors
Archana Chaurasia, Gaurav Bhagia, Shreya Chitkara

Abstract
Pleomorphic adenoma, also known as a benign mixed tumour, is the most common salivary gland tumour and comprises up to 60 to 70% of all benign salivary gland neoplasms. Pleomorphic adenoma appears as a painless firm mass and, in most cases, does not cause ulceration of the overlying mucosa. Generally, it is mobile, except when it occurs in the hard palate. Lesions of the palate frequently occurs & lip being the uncommon site of occurrence. Approximately 25% of benign mixed tumours undergo malignant transformation. Treatment for the pleomorphic adenoma is radical surgery. Inadequate resection leads to local recurrence. Here we are presenting a case of 45-year-old male patient who reported to our department with a chief complaint of solitary, firm growth over front teeth region for 1 year; for which excisional biopsy was done under local anaesthesia with histopathological revealed it as pleomorphic adenoma of upper lip.