Bilateral presentation of necrotizing sialometaplasia--a case report.
Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a benign, self-limiting condition that may clinically and microscopically closely resemble mucoepidermoid carcinoma or squamous carcinoma with the potential for extensive, inappropriate and unnecessary treatment. This paper reports a case of bilateral necrotizing sialometaplasia of the palate which resolved quickly with conservative treatment only.


CONCLUSIONS
The importance of necrotizing sialometaplasia is that this self-limiting condition may be mistaken for malignancy. It is important to recognize this condition to prevent unnecessary investigations and treatment being carried out.
Newland
Jennifer
J
University Dental Hospital, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D012797:Sialometaplasia, Necrotizing / Q000473:pathology*