Abstract
Pleomorphic adenoma is a benign salivary gland tumor commonly found in the palate. The diagnosis may be challenging once the tumor exhibits a wide range of microscopic features. A 30-year-old man with a history of attention deficit and hyperactivity was referred for evaluation of a lesion on the right side of the hard palate with 11 months of evolution. Intraoral examination revealed a painless submucosal nodule of fibroelastic consistency measuring about 1.5 × 1.0 cm. Computed tomography showed a well-defined hypodense image suggestive of benign tumor lesion, which caused slight erosion of the palatine bone. A biopsy was performed under local anesthesia and the histopathologic diagnosis was pleomorphic adenoma. The patient was then evaluated for conservative surgical excision of the tumor. Imaging and histopathologic findings are pivotal for the correct diagnosis and management of minor salivary gland tumors.
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