Canalicular adenomas are benign neoplasms with a unique predilection for the upper lip 80% of cases. It is the third most common benign tumor of minor salivary glands, representing less than 1% of all salivary neoplasms. They are typically located on the upper lip, buccal mucosa, and. The canalicular adenoma is an uncommon, benign salivary gland tumor that most frequently occurs in the upper lip and very rarely in other sites like parotid. These tumors have undergone taxonomic drift, with many terms used to describe these tumors over the years table 1. The risk of tumor recurrence following surgery is minimal.
Other locations arebuccal mucosa, the palate and the parotid gland. Canalicular adenoma canad is an uncommon benign salivary gland neoplasm. Canalicular adenoma ca is an uncommon benign neoplasia of salivary glands which is clinically difficult to recognise. Ca is an uncommon benign neoplasm that can develop in minor salivary gland duct tissues throughout the oral cavity. Canalicular adenomas cas are uncommon benign salivary gland neoplasms of the oral cavity. The most common site of occurrence is the upper lip. Bilayered strands or ribbons of columnar cells with loose, well vascularized stroma.
Canalicular adenoma is an unusual benign epithelial neoplasm of the minor salivary glands located primarily on the upper lip. Canalicular adenoma ca is an uncommon but unique benign tumor of salivary gland origin. What is the prognosis of a canalicular adenoma of salivary gland. Outcomesresolutions the prognosis of canalicular adenoma of salivary gland is generally excellent with surgical intervention and complete removal, since it is a benign tumor. Follicular adenoma definition of follicular adenoma by. To report a case of canalicular adenoma ca and discuss the use of immunohistochemistry to better address the diagnosis given some unusual characteristics in this patient. It appears as a slowgrowing node, less than 3 cm in diameter, painless.