Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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Polymorphous Low-grade Adenocarcinoma of the Palate: Case Report

구개부에 발생한 다형성 저등급 선암종: 증례보고

  • Ryu, Hye-In (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jee, Yu-Jin (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Deok-Won (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Tae-Hee (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital at Gang-dong) ;
  • Hong, Sung-Ok (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital at Gang-dong) ;
  • Ryu, Dong-Mok (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University)
  • 류혜인 (경희대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 지유진 (경희대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 이덕원 (경희대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실) ;
  • 김태희 (강동경희대학교치과병원 구강악안면외과) ;
  • 홍성옥 (강동경희대학교치과병원 구강악안면외과) ;
  • 류동목 (경희대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강악안면외과학교실)
  • Received : 2011.08.17
  • Accepted : 2011.10.03
  • Published : 2012.01.30
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Abstract

Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) is a neoplasm that is regarded as the second most common malignant salivary gland tumor after mucoepidermoid carcinoma. After the diagnosis of PLGA it is important to make a treatment decision and consider the prognosis. A histopathologic examination is necessary for diagnosis. Treatment is primarily surgical excision and long-term follow up is essential to evaluate local recurrences. This report describes 2 cases of PLGA located in the soft palate without any evidence of metastasis. The first case was PLGA with bony infiltration and an irregular margin lesion. The second case was PLGA localized in palatal soft tissue. We present diagnoses, histopathologic features, treatments and prognosis of PLGA.

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