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Recurrent canalicular adenoma of the minor salivary glands in the upper lip

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. L. Harmse ,
H. A. Saleh ,
T. Odutoye ,
N. A. Alsanjari  and
R. E. Mountain
J. L. Harmse*
Affiliation:
Directorate of Pathology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
H. A. Saleh
Affiliation:
Directorate of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
T. Odutoye
Affiliation:
Directorate of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
N. A. Alsanjari
Affiliation:
Directorate of Pathology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
R. E. Mountain
Affiliation:
Directorate of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Dr J. L. Harmse, Directorate of Pathology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY. Fax: 01382 640966
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Abstract

Canalicular adenoma is a recently classified uncommon salivary gland neoplasm. This biologically benign growth tends to be multifocal and occurs most often in the upper lips of elderly people. Histologically and clinically it differs from the basal cell adenoma, for which it may be mistaken, in a number of ways. Its clinical importance lies in the fact that it may be confused with malignancy. Little information is available regarding the recurrence and long-term follow-up of these tumours, and where available it covers only relatively short periods.

We report the recurrence of a canalicular adenoma after an 11.2 year disease-free period.

Keywords

Salivary gland neoplasmsAdenoma, canalicularLip
Type
Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 10 , October 1997 , pp. 985 - 987
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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