Abstract
In this case of a 45-year-old woman, who attended the primary care service at Birmingham Dental Hospital with widespread ulceration affecting the hard palate, histopathological, haematological and immunological testing confirmed a diagnosis of necrotizing sialometaplasia (NS), a rare benign minor salivary gland condition. The aetiology of NS is unknown; however, it is thought to represent necrosis of the mucoserous acini due to ischaemia. The clinical features of NS are similar to of squamous cell carcinoma and histopathological investigations may be required to exclude malignancy. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The article highlights the importance of recognizing necrotizing sialometaplasia to prevent misdiagnosis and ensure correct management is undertaken.
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