Abstract

*Dr. Salma Regeraji and Pr. Malik Boulaades

ABSTRACT

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common variety of benign tumors of the accessory salivary glands. The aim of this work is an epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic analysis of this tumor. Material and methods: We report through a retrospective descriptive study 20 cases of pleomorphic adenomas of the accessory salivary glands over a period of 4 years (2020 to 2024). Results: There were 40% men and 60% women with an average age of 35.8 years. In 10 cases, the site of these adenomas was the bony palate, in 6 cases at the upper lip, in 4 cases at the inner side of the cheek. Swelling was the clinical manifestation observed in all cases. CT was performed in all cases. Treatment was surgical in all Case. Histology confirmed the diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma. It was benign in all cases. Recurrence was not observed over a follow-up of 2 years and 5 months.