title: A rare occurrence of basal cell adenoma of palate: A case report with comprehensive immunohistochemical analysis.
abstract: Basal cell adenoma (BCA) of the salivary glands is an uncommon type of monomorphic adenoma which constitutes 1% of all salivary gland tumors. It most commonly involves parotid gland, while it rarely occurs in minor salivary glands. Upper lip, buccal mucosa, and lower lip are the common intraoral sites; whereas, palate being the rarest one. Due to prognostic implications, differential diagnosis with basal cell adenocarcinoma, basaloid squamous cell carcinoma, and adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC) is mandatory. Considering the rarity of this lesion and histologic paradox regarding its diagnosis, we report a case of BCA of palate with emphasis on need of comprehensive immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis.
authors.forename: Surinder Pal Singh
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Sodhi
authors.forename: Ramandeep Singh
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Brar
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Harkanwal Preet
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Tajinder
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kaur
authors.forename: Rohan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dhawan
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008297:Male; D010159:Palate / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D011379:Prognosis; D035583:Rare Diseases / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor