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Case Studies | Dental Science | Volume 8 Issue 4, April 2019 | Pages: 1436 - 1438 | India
An Unsuspected Palatal Mass with an Unusual CBCT Finding
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
How to Cite?: Dr Parvathy S Nair, Dr Sreela L S, Dr Twinkle S Prasad, Dr Philips Mathew, Dr Admaja K Nair, "An Unsuspected Palatal Mass with an Unusual CBCT Finding", Volume 8 Issue 4, April 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1436-1438, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20197270, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20197270