Pleomorphic adenoma of the cheek in a child: A case report

Abstract

Salivary gland tumors are rare in children and, when they do arise, they mainly affect the major
salivary glands. Minor salivary gland tumors are rare in children and are responsible for less than
10% of the cases. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common tumor of the salivary glands. The
most common sites of pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary glands are the palates, followed
by the lips and the cheeks. Pleomorphic adenoma of the cheek is rare in children and only few
cases have been reported so far.
Key Words: Cheek, children, pleomorphic adenoma