title: Necrotizing sialometaplasia: a diagnostic dilemma.
abstract: Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a benign self-limiting lesion of both major and minor salivary glands although more commonly the latter. The clinical and histological similarity between this entity and a malignant lesion implies a risk of unnecessary radical treatment. We report a case of necrotizing sialometaplasia in middle aged women presenting as a non-ulcerated swelling. This case illustrates the need for careful analysis of a biopsy specimen for a correct diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Mamata Dental College, Giriprasad Nagar, Khammam-507002, Andhra Pradesh, India; Tel: +91 9666057533; e-mail: jaikiran78@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jayakiran
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Madala
authors.forename: Venkateswara Rao
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Guttikonda
authors.forename: Rajani
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Korlepara
authors.forename: Sivaranjani
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yeluri