Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is rarely seen in the submandibular gland and even more rarely in the sublingual gland. It is characterized by its pleomorphic or mixed appearance with clearly recognizable epithelial tissue intermingled with tissue of mucoid, myxoid and chondroid appearance of glandular origin. We present a case of a pleomorphic adenoma of the sublingual salivary gland, which is quite rare. CASE REPORT: A 23 year old female presented with a painless swelling in the sublingual region for the last 1 year. Clinical examination revealed a 3cm x 4cm swelling in the submandibular region which was firm in consistency with a lobulated surface. FNAC was done from the swelling and it was diagnosed as a case of pleomorphic salivary adenoma. The patient was posted for surgery. After appropriate dissection, the swelling was identified and it was meticulously removed. Histopathological examination confirmed it as a case of pleomorphic salivary adenoma. CONCLUSION: Pleomorphic adenoma rarely affects the sublingual salivary gland. However, the differential diagnosis should always consider the possibility of such a tumour while evaluating a swelling in that region.
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