Pleomorphic adenoma of the palpebra: a histopathological case report

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is a benign glandular tumor, originating most commonly from the parotid gland. Other rare locations for PA are the breast, lung, lacrimal glands, etc. PA originating from other exocrine glands such as the glands of Moll in the palpebra are extremely rare. Herein we report a case report of a 66-year-old female patient with such PA, excised due to vision impediment, with a discussion on the histological aspects and diagnostic and management approaches of PA in this rare location.