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Case Studies | Dental Science | India | Volume 8 Issue 4, April 2019
An Unsuspected Palatal Mass with an Unusual CBCT Finding
Dr Parvathy S Nair | Dr Sreela L S | Dr Twinkle S Prasad | Dr Philips Mathew | Dr Admaja K Nair
Abstract: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA), common benign neoplasm that affects mainly the parotid gland. Intra orally, PA still a diagnostic dilemma when emanate palatally as a small intra oral mass. Evnthough small, the significance to get a proper diagnosis lies in the malignancy rate. Here we highlighting the need for a three dimensional evaluation of such usual palatal swellings, by using Cone Beam CT (CBCT), to attain a successful management with less recurrence. We must be vigilant of diagnosing such common lesions before turning to be unusual. Here, we presented a case report of intraoral pleomorphic adenoma of palate with palatal erosions, assessed using CBCT images.
Keywords: Pleomorphic adenoma, Intra oral, Palate, CBCT
Edition: Volume 8 Issue 4, April 2019,
Pages: 1436 - 1438
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Case Studies, Dental Science, Indonesia, Volume 7 Issue 11, November 2018
Pages: 1228 - 1231The Use of Oral Screen in Children Patients with Mouth Breathing Habit: A Case Report
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Comparative Studies, Dental Science, India, Volume 10 Issue 12, December 2021
Pages: 1002 - 1004Comparative Assessment of Sagittal Skeletal Discrepancy in Patients with Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate - A Cephalometric Study
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