Canalicular adenoma of minor salivary gland: Report of a case and a brief review of the literature

Abstract

We refer a case of a canalicular adenoma of minor salivary gland, located at the submucosal region of the upper lip. The patient’s clinical state was thoroughly studied, along with the histopathological findings. Numerous histogenesis theories and the appropriate tumor treatment are mentioned, being always in accordance with the relative literature. Canalicular adenoma of minor salivary gland is a rare oral mucosa lesion. The differential diagnosis among many oral swellings is interesting. The surgical excision is the treatment of choice. The histological examination confirms the clinical diagnosis.