Sialadenoma papilliferum of the buccal mucosa: A case report of a rare localization and review of the literature

Abstract

Sialadenoma papilliferum is a rare, benign salivary gland tumor which most commonly arises in the palate. It is an exophytic papillary proliferation that involves mucosal surface or epidermis and salivary duct epithelium. Approximately 11% of sialadenoma papilliferum cases were reported in the buccal mucosa. The sialadenoma papilliferum is often misinterpreted as squamous papilloma by surgeons. In this case, sialadenoma papilliferum located in the buccal mucosa of a 64-year-old man is reported. The mass was asymptomatic, slow-growing, movable and was clinically similar to the lipoma. A surgical excision was performed and after 22 months there has been no recurrence. © 2005 VSP.