European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CANALICULAR ADENOMA OF A MINOR SALIVARY GLAND ON THE PALATE: A CASE REPORT WITH REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dr. Pavani Vidyadhari, *Dr. Shahela Tanveer and Dr. Nishanth Palakaturthi

ABSTRACT

Canalicular adenoma is a benign tumor which comprises 1% of all salivary gland neoplasms and 4% of minor salivary gland neoplasms. It is a relatively rare neoplasm but constitutes the second most common among benign minor salivary glands tumors. It occurs typically in the upper lip and buccal mucosa of individuals with a peak incidence in 7th decade with female predilection. Infrequently it is found on the palate and in the parotid gland. Few cases of multiple foci of canalicular adenoma have been reported in the literature. This article is about a case report of canalicular adenoma involving the posterior hard palate, the least common site, in a 55 year old female patient.

Keywords: Canalicular adenoma, minor salivary gland neoplasm, palate.