Oral mucocele in infant with an unusual presentation

Mucocele is a benign lesion characterised by an extravasation or retention of mucous secretion in submucosal tissue from minor salivary glands. The occurrence of mucocele is common in the oral cavity, with more than 70% of cases on lower labial mucosa. The occurrence of mucocele on the tongue is considered rare and accounted for only 2.25% in the previous literature. Histopathological examination plays a great role in the confirmation of the clinical diagnosis. Management of mucocele is at times challenging. This paper highlights a rare case of mucocele in a 5-month-old infant who was successfully managed under day-care anaesthesia.

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Pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal septum

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100144299 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 113 (5) ◽

pp. 483-485 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

P. Jassar ◽

N. D. Stafford ◽

A. W. MacDonald

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Salivary Glands ◽

Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽

Clinical Management ◽

Nasal Septum ◽

Rare Case ◽

Minor Salivary Glands ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Upper Aerodigestive Tract

AbstractPleomorphic adenoma is the commonest benign tumour of the major salivary glands. It can also occur in minor salivary glands, mainly in the oral cavity, but also in other sites in the head and neck both within and outwith the upper aerodigestive tract. We present a rare case of pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal septum with consideration of the clinical management and a review of the literature.

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Salivary glands

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

10.1093/med/9780198847366.003.0004 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 177-210

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Salivary Glands ◽

Sjögren’S Syndrome ◽

Oral Mucosa ◽

Clinical Examination ◽

Sjogren’S Syndrome ◽

Sjogren's Syndrome ◽

Minor Salivary Glands ◽

Major Salivary Glands

There are three main pairs of major salivary glands in the head and neck, namely the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual salivary glands. In addition to these major glands there are numerous minor salivary glands distributed throughout the oral cavity. These minor salivary glands are situated in the adnexal layer of the oral mucosa. This chapter covers the relevant anatomy, physiology, taking a history, clinical examination, and investigations. It then goes on to discuss xerostomia, Sjögren’s syndrome, diffuse and localized gland swelling, sialolithiasis, ranula, and disorders of the minor salivary glands.

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An unusual pleomorphic adenoma

RGO - Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia ◽

10.1590/1981-86372014000300000141930 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 62 (3) ◽

pp. 319-324

Author(s):

Christiano Sampaio QUEIROZ ◽

Roberto Almeida de AZEVEDO ◽

Antonio Irineu TRINDADE NETO ◽

Caetano Guilherme Carvalho PONTES ◽

Rafael de Queiroz MOURA

Keyword(s):

Salivary Gland ◽

Salivary Glands ◽

Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Minor Salivary Gland ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Biological Behavior ◽

Surgical Removal ◽

Minor Salivary Glands ◽

Recommended Treatment

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common neoplasm in major and minor salivary glands. It constitutes approximately 90% of all benign salivary gland lesions and the parotid is the most affected location. When the minor salivary glands are affected, it mostly occurs at the junction of the hard and soft palates. The diagnosis is complex because of the great histological variety and biological behavior of this tumor, a histopathological examination being essential. The recommended treatment is surgical excision. For lesions located superficially in the parotid gland, superficial parotidectomy - identifying and preserving the facial nerve - is necessary. Lesions in the palate or gums sometimes demand a margin of safety, being excised below the periosteum, including the overlying mucosa. With correct surgical removal, the prognosis is excellent. The aim of this study is to report a case of an unusual minor salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma in the hard palate, describing the most important aspects of this pathology.

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Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the oral tongue: malignant transformation from a mucinous cystadenoma?

BMJ Case Reports ◽

10.1136/bcr-2020-235932 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. e235932

Author(s):

Sofia Dutra ◽

Miguel Rito ◽

Miguel Vilares ◽

Alexandra Borges

Keyword(s):

Salivary Glands ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

English Literature ◽

Mucinous Cystadenoma ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma ◽

Low Grade ◽

Minor Salivary Glands ◽

Oral Tongue ◽

Complete Surgical Excision

Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of minor salivary glands is an extremely rare entity that has only recently been described, with a few published cases in the English literature. A 42-year-old woman with a history of a surgically excised mucinous cystadenoma of the oral tongue, presented with a painful swelling in the oral tongue slowly growing for 1 month. On clinical examination, there was a firm, relatively well-circumscribed mass in the left posterior border of the mobile tongue. Subsequent MRI scan revealed a heterogeneous lesion composed of multiple cysts separated by contrast enhancing septa, in the posterior two-thirds of the left tongue. Imaging findings were similar to those of the previously resected mass, suggesting local relapse of the primary lesion. A complete surgical excision was performed and the histopathological examination revealed typical features of a low-grade mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of minor salivary glands.

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Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma of the tongue

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100134681 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 110 (7) ◽

pp. 700-703 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

J. I. de Diego ◽

R. Bernaldez ◽

M. P. Prim ◽

D. Hardisson

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Salivary Glands ◽

Current Literature ◽

Unusual Case ◽

English Literature ◽

Growth Patterns ◽

Low Grade ◽

Minor Salivary Glands ◽

Distinct Entity

AbstractPrimary adenocarcinomas of the oral cavity in minor salivary glands are distinctive lesions which can be subclassified according to their growth patterns or histomorphology. Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) of minor salivary tissue has been recognized as a distinct entity. We report an unusual case of PLGA of the tongue. Only a few previous cases have been reported in the English literature. The treatment is discussed and a review of the current literature concerning this tumour is included.

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Kuttner tumor involving minor salivary glands: A very rare case report

Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology ◽

10.4103/0972-1363.141869 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 89

Author(s):

Moni Thakur ◽

VenkateswaraRao Guttikonda ◽

Ramesh Thummala ◽

VinayKumar Reddy Kundoor

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Salivary Glands ◽

Rare Case ◽

Minor Salivary Glands ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

Küttner Tumor

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Occult hemoptysis: a rare case of esthesioneuroblastoma

International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20203212 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (8) ◽

pp. 1542

Author(s):

Shalini Jain ◽

Kanwer Sen

Keyword(s):

Clinical Diagnosis ◽

Rare Case ◽

Systematic Approach ◽

Case Reports ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Clinical Suspicion ◽

Unusual Presentation ◽

Chest Physician ◽

Chief Complaints ◽

Nose And Throat

<p>Esthesioneuroblastoma forms a part of the spectrum of rare malignancies of the olfactory neuroepitheliem. The rarity of the tumour precludes systematic approach to clinical diagnosis and management. This study involves a case of 68 years old female who presents with chief complaints of hemoptysis for 3 months in the medical outpatient department with no nasal signs and symptoms. After referral to chest physician she is referred for ear nose and throat opinion. Esthesioneuroblastoma presentation is very varied and the case reports published have been very few. In view of the rarity of the tumour, clinical suspicion is essential in unusual presentation of hemoptysis.</p>

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Non-malignant Oral Ulcer: A Diagnostic Challenge to Otorhinolaryngologists

Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery ◽

10.47210/bjohns.2019.v27i3.11 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 223-228

Author(s):

Neeraj Aggarwal ◽

Sirshak Dutta ◽

Avijit Choudhury ◽

Mainak Dutta ◽

Saumik Das ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Clinical Diagnosis ◽

Histopathological Examination ◽

Oral Candidiasis ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Diagnostic Challenge ◽

Erosive Lichen Planus ◽

Male Preponderance ◽

Malignant Lesions ◽

Malignant Ulcer

Introduction Apart from the malignant ulcers a wide variety of dermatological and other systemic conditions can affect oral cavity and often be a diagnostic challenge due to their similar presenting features and appearance. Despite being benign, some of them may be fatal if not diagnosed and treated timely. This study aims to assess the incidence of different non malignant ulcers in oral cavity and to estimate the need for histopathological examination for confirmation of the condition for proper management. Materials and Methods An institution based observational study was conducted over a time period of 16 months at a tertiary care institute. Total 172 cases were included in the present study irrespective of age, sex and duration. Malignant lesions were excluded from the study. Results The present study shows a slight male preponderance (M:F = 1.48:1) with majority of cases were in age group 20-40 years of age (43.02%). Most commonly encountered were recurrent aphthous stomatitis (27.9%) followed by erosive lichen planus (16.28%), oral candidiasis, angular stomatitis, traumatic ulcers and others. 78.5% were treated successfully on the basis of clinical diagnosis while 21.5% cases needed further histopathological or other investigation for confirmation of diagnosis. Conclusion Though the otolaryngologists are more concerned about malignant ulcer, there are many non malignant ulcers which can cause significant morbidity and can even be fatal and should be given similar importance like malignant lesions. Majority of them can be treated successfully on the basis of clinical diagnosis but histopathological examination may be required in some cases for proper diagnosis and appropriate management.

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