Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 1

Basal cell adenoma of major salivary gland with review of literature

  • Author:
  • Banushree C Srinivasamurthy1,, Swagatika Senapati2, K Nagarajan3, Arpita Saha2
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 47 to 52

1Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar

2Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar

3Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar

*Corresponding Address: E-mail: drbanushree15@hotmail.com

Online published on 21 March, 2015.

Abstract

Basal cell adenoma is a rare benign epithelial tumor of the salivary gland that derives its name from the basaloid appearance of the tumor cells, accounting for 1–2% of all salivary gland epithelial tumors. We report a case of elderly female with a gradually progressive swelling in the pre auricular region for 1year. Fine needle aspiration cytology of the lesion was inconclusive but its classical histopathological features made a confirmed diagnosis of basal cell adenoma.

Keywords

Basal cell adenoma, parotid, salivary gland