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Indian Journal of Surgery, 2012 Schwannomas are relatively uncommon, slow-growing benign neoplasms that can arise from any cranial, peripheral or autonomic nerves. These neoplasms are derived from Schwann cells. The involvement of the palate is a rare presentation although there have been a few reported cases of schwannomas arising in the tongue.
Sandhya, Venkatachala +2 more
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The Pan African medical journal, 2022 Hematoma is an abnormal collection of blood outside the blood vessel. It occurs due to trauma or injury to the blood vessels. If there is great pressure within the blood vessel, the blood will continue to leak through the damaged wall and the hematoma will expand.
Krishna Prasanth Baalann +1 more
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Leiomyosarcoma of the soft palate
The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat, 2013 Tumors of the smooth muscles are rarely seen, as the number of smooth muscles is low within the intraoral region. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of malign tumor originating from smooth muscles. The most common regions of leiomyosarcoma of the oral cavity are the maxilla and mandible. In this article, we present a leiomyosarcoma detected in a 20-year-old male
SAĞLAM, Ömer +4 more
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Congenital Palatal Fistula with Cleft of the Soft Palate
Journal of West African College of Surgeons, 2023 Congenital palatal fistula or perforation is rare, unlike the acquired form which commonly results from cleft palate repair. Congenital palatal fistulae are often associated with submucous cleft palate. Only a few of this fistulae are diagnosed shortly after birth.
Achebe, Johnson Uchechukwu +2 more
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Giant Myoepithelioma of the Soft Palate [PDF]
Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2014 Myoepitheliomas are benign salivary gland tumors and account for less than 1% of all salivary gland tumors. They are usually located in the parotid gland. The soft palate is very rare affected site. The differential diagnosis of myoepitheliomas should include reactive and neoplastic lesions.
Murat Oktay +4 more
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Pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate [PDF]
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2010 Pleomorphic adenoma is the commonest benign salivary gland tumour, accounting for almost three fourths of all such tumours. Pleomorphic adenoma most commonly occurs in the parotid gland; however it is also encountered in the submandibular, sublingual and minor salivary glands.Almost half of all salivary gland tumours are malignant, pleomorphic adenoma ...
Sourav, Singh +2 more
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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2011 A 17-month-old cat presented for frequent swallowing, occasional cough and stertor. Radiographic evaluation revealed a soft tissue mass at the level of the soft palate. Oral examination revealed a soft tissue mass within the soft palate. Surgical resection was performed. Histopathology was consistent with a large developmental cyst. Following surgical
Nathan W, Peterson, Nicole J, Buote
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Functional soft palate reconstruction
JPRAS OpenThe excision of oropharyngeal carcinoma of more than 50% of the soft palate followed by static reconstruction may result in functional deficits, including velopharyngeal insufficiency, swallowing, and speech difficulties. We describe a functional soft palate reconstruction technique aimed at restoring aeromechanical and acoustic functions, enabling ...
Sofia Oetliker-Contin +8 more
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