Bilateral localization of necrotizing sialometaplasia: a case report.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a rare disease first described in 1973. It involves salivary gland in the oral cavity.

CASE PRESENTATION:

We present a 32-year-old, white, male with rare bilateral localization of necrotizing sialometaplasia.

CONCLUSION:

Clinically and histologically necrotizing sialometaplasia may mimic malignant lesions. In the above presented case, the patient's history was suggestive of a malignant process. Thus, knowledge and experience of both clinicians and histopathologists are essential to establish a correct diagnosis, which helps avoid radical surgery.

• Authors: Iwona Niedzielska, Tomasz Janic, Jaroslaw Markowski
• Journal: Cases journal (Cases J) Vol. 2 Pg. 9068 (Sep 08 2009) ISSN: 1757-1626 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 20184708 (Publication Type: Journal Article)