PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA OF HARD PALATE: CASE SERIES OF EIGHT PATIENTS AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Introduction: Pleomorphic adenomas are benign tumors of the salivary gland. In the palate they present as slow growing submucosal mass on hard palate. Most common salivary gland tumor, is also known as benign mixed tumors, because of its dual origin from epithelial and myoepithelial elements. The pros Methods: pective study was conducted in ENT department, tertiary care centre, over a period of one year. This study aims to focus on age, size, clinical presentations, radiological features and management of tumors. After the clinical suspicion FNAC and Computed tomography done in all patients before any surgical intervention. Most common involved age group is 20-40 years Results: , and common symptom is palatal swelling. CT scan shown palatal bone erosion in 2 patients and FNAC report is diagnostic in all cases. Wide local excision done in all cases and no recurrence found in one year of follow up. Conclusion: The incidence of pleomorphic adenoma is high among adults and along with clinical suspicion FNAC is diagnostic tool, CT scan done to rule out any bony erosion. Wide local excision is best treatment.