Abstract
Pleomorphic adenoma is the benign tumor of salivary glands. The cells of origin are the myoepithelial cells and intercalated duct cells. This tumor is more common in major salivary glands. A rare case of pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands of base tongue is reported here. It was surgically excised by a median mandibulotomy approach and patient is free of any recurrence in one-year follow-up.
Keywords: Salivary gland neoplasms, Tongue
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