Pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands of the palate

A retrospective test was carried out on a sample of 11 patients, 8 women an d 3 men, suffering from pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands of the palate. These sample patients were treated at the Department of Maxill ofacial Surgery at the University of Rome "La Sapienza" between 1/1/90 and 31/12/95. Some diagnostic methodologies have been analysed, such as incisional biopsy and instrumental research (X-ray Orthopantomography and CT of the maxillof acial district with and without contrast medium in axial and coronal projec tions), surgical techniques for the removal of the neoformation and techniq ues for an immediate reconstruction. The surgical treatment foresaw, during the same operation, removal of the neoformation, reconstruction of the res ulting defect and complete restoration of functions and aesthetics. The pat ients of the examined sample underwent a 5-year follow-up, based on clinica l examinations and instrumental research. No immediate or delayed postopera tive complications were evident, nor recurrence of the neoplasia. The purpo se of this assignment is to compare the results that transpired from the re trospective test with those reported in the international bibliography.