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Papillary cystoadenoma lymphomatosum (Warthin-like) of minor salivary glands
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Papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum is a benign salivary gland tumor most frequently located in the parotid gland (Warthin"s tumor). Its presentation in other major, or in minor, salivary glands is rare. Clinically, it manifests as a slow growing tumor, fluctuant on palpation due to its cystic morphology. The treatment of choice is complete excision with wide tumor-free margins. We present a 73-year-old female patient with an asymptomatic tumor of 8 years evolution in the right posterior area of the hard palate. We performed surgical excision and a biopsy, which was reported as papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum. During the post-operative examination carried out after 3 weeks, it was observed that the lesion had recurred. The lesion was re-operated, performing the excision with CO2 laser and including the periosteum to ensure complete resection of the tumor. At 10 months follow-up, there was no recurrence of the lesion. This article includes a review of this condition and discusses its most important clinical and pathologic features and therapeutic approaches.
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PÁRRAGA LINARES, Laura, et al. Papillary cystoadenoma lymphomatosum (Warthin-like) of minor salivary glands. Medicina Oral. Patología Oral y Cirugia Bucal. Vol. 2009, num. 14, pags. 11. ISSN 1698-4447. [consulted: 14 of August of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/49843