Adenomatoid hyperplasia in the mandibular retromolar area. Case report.
This paper reports a case of adenomatoid hyperplasia of minor salivary glands in the retromolar area, with a unique symptom of painful swelling. This appears to be the first reported case in the Chinese population. It would be useful for clinical dentists to be aware of this tumour.
Chen
Y K
YK
School of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical College.
Lin
C C
CC
Lin
L M
LM
Yan
Y H
YH
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005355:Fibrosis; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000473:pathology*