Pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate: myoepithelial cell predominant.
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چکیده
The pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumor. A remarkable morphological diversity can exist from one tumor to the next. We present here a case of pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands of the soft palate which had predominantly myoepithelial cells with minimal stroma, ductal cells, or tubular elements.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
دوره 22 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011