Lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma- a rare entity

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most common salivary gland tumour of major and minor salivary glands accounting for about 40-70% of all salivary gland tumour. The commonest intraoral site is palate followed by buccal mucosa and lip. Histologically pleomorphic adenoma consisting of cells exhibiting the ability to differentiate to epithelial cells and mesenchymal cells. Avery few cases of lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma a rare clinical entity characterized by presence of lipomatous tissue has been reported in literature. Total surgical removal of the lesion is the treatment of choice and low recurrence rate has been found after complete removal of this tumour. In this present case report a lipomatous pleomorphic adenoma of palate in a 24 year old patient is described.