Pleomorphic adenoma of palatal minor salivary glands

ABSTRACT Background: The majority of documented series contain tumors involving both major and minor glands, although salivary gland tumors are rare. Intraoral small salivary gland tumors have been the exclusive subject of only few series. The aim was to report the clinicopathological characteristics of pleomorphic adenoma of palatal minor salivary gland that removed using diode laser 980 nm and 940 nm . Patients and methods: A Twelve patients, seven males and five females, ages 26 to 78, with pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary gland were examined clinicopathologically, and the treatment of these tumors is reviewed. The patients received laser ablation utilizing diode lasers with wavelengths of 980 nm and 940 nm. Results: This study showed that pleomorphic adenoma is most prevalent in the fourth decade of life with a male predilection (7 were males [58 %] and 5 were females [42 %]), with male to female ratio of 1:1.1. 8 cases (67 %) were located in the hard palate. Conclusions: Minor salivary gland occurrences are rare, thus getting the right diagnosis as soon as possible is crucial since prompt treatment initiation enables efficient management and enhances patient outcomes.