Sialoblastoma arising in ectopic salivary gland tissue.

Marucci, D D; Lawson, K; Harper, J; Sebire, N J; Dunaway, D J · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Sialoblastoma is a rare, congenital or perinatal tumour predominately affecting the parotid or submandibular salivary glands. We report a case of sialoblastoma arising in ectopic salivary gland tissue in the anterior cheek of a female infant. This lesion clinically and on ultrasound mimicked a haemangioma. Following imaging and tissue diagnosis, the lesion was surgically excised with clear margins. The patient remained disease free at 6 months follow up.

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