Canalicular adenoma of the palatal mucosa.
The clinical and histological features of a canalicular adenoma occurring in the palatal mucosa of a 79-year-old male are described. The management of the case-prompt referral to a specialist centre, histological confirmation of complete excision and an uneventful postoperative course-illustrates the correct procedures for what may be regarded as a cure of this neoplastic disease.
Parvizi
F
F
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General Hospital, Birmingham.
Rippin
J W
JW
Edmondson
H D
HD
D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology*; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000473:pathology*