A rare ectopic localization of pleomorphic adenoma

Abstract

Introduction: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most common benign salivary gland tumor, frequently affecting the major salivary glands but also the palatal or labial minor salivary glands. Pleomorphic adenomas affecting the retromolar trigone have seldom been reported with only few cases described in the literature.

Observation: We present the case of a young female patient who presented with this rare localization of pleomorphic adenoma and its subsequent management.

Discussion: Pleomorphic adenoma of the retromolar trigone is a rare occurrence. Nevertheless, when faced with a swelling of the retromolar trigone, a diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma should not be omitted from the differential.

Keywords: Minor salivary gland; Pleomorphic adenoma; Retromolar area.