Salivary gland tumours account for 2-3% of tumours occurring in head and neck region, majority of them being benign. Pleomorphic Adenoma present mainly in Parotid gland and Sub-mandibular gland and rarely in minor salivary glands. The tumours of minor salivary glands are generally malignant. The commonest sites of intra oral Pleomorphic adenoma are palate, lip and buccal mucosa. Here I describe a very rare case of Pleomorphic Adenoma in minor salivary glands and its novel management using CO2 Laser. There was no recurrence seen after a follow-up period of around one year.
Keywords: CO2 laser; Fine needle aspiration cytology; Minor salivary gland tumor; Pleomorphic adenoma; Soft palate.
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