Pleomorphic adenoma with lipomatous metaplasia in hard palate: Rare case report

Abstract

The pleomorphic adenoma is a benign tumor is that most often affect the salivary glands characterized by cellular and architectural pleomorphisms. The lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma is a rare subtype, whose lipomatous portion constitutes more than 90% of the lesion. A very rare case of pleomorphic adenoma with lipomatous metaplasia affecting hard palate in a female patient is reported. The diagnosis was made based on clinical and histopathological findings. The lesion was completely resected and the excised specimen was histologically analyzed. At 2-year follow-up, the patient was disease-free. This report presents this rare case and discusses the importance of correct diagnosis and clinical management in the treatment of this lesion to improve the patient's prognosis.