Cellular Pleomorphic Adenoma of Soft Palate with Lateral Extension- A Case Report

Here we are reporting a case of Cellular pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate. A 50 years old female patient came to our ENT out patient department (OPD) with history of a swelling in the mouth since one year. It was progressively increasing in size to attend the present size. Since two month she stated with nasal obstruction. On examination a smooth mass was found in the right side of the soft palate almost blocking the oropharynx. On Diagnostic nasal endoscopy mass was found to be extending to the nasopharynx. CT scan picture shows, that the heterogeneous mass extending up to the right pterygoid plate. Patient was operated under general anesthesia with tracheostomy. Mass were removed completely and sent for histopathological study (HP study). Report conform the diagnosis as Cellular pleomorphic adenoma. We are reporting this case for its rare occurrence and difficulty in management.