Novel Approach for Management of Extremely Rare Pleomorphic Adenoma of Soft Palate (Minor Salivary Glands).

Abstract

Salivary gland tumours account for 2-3% of tumours occurring in head and neck region, majority of them being benign. Pleomorphic Adenoma present mainly in Parotid gland and Sub-mandibular gland and rarely in minor salivary glands. The tumours of minor salivary glands are generally malignant. The commonest sites of intra oral Pleomorphic adenoma are palate, lip and buccal mucosa. Here I describe a very rare case of Pleomorphic Adenoma in minor salivary glands and its novel management using CO2 Laser. There was no recurrence seen after a follow-up period of around one year.