A hard nodule of the upper lip
In this case report, we present a pleomorphic adenoma that presented as a hard nodule on the upper lip in a man in his 30s. Differential diagnosis is necessary, as there are multiple causes of a nodule in the lip. The nodule was excised extracapsularly and a histopathological examination was perform...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-06-01
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Series: | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221454192300024X |
Summary: | In this case report, we present a pleomorphic adenoma that presented as a hard nodule on the upper lip in a man in his 30s. Differential diagnosis is necessary, as there are multiple causes of a nodule in the lip. The nodule was excised extracapsularly and a histopathological examination was performed. Although the tumor was found to be benign, there is a risk of late malignant conversion, which underscores the importance of prompt treatment. |
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ISSN: | 2214-5419 |