Necrotizing Sialometaplasia of Hard Palate - A Case Report

摘要

Necrotizing Sialometaplasia (NSM) is an uncommon inflammatory condition that affects salivary glands. It appears as an aggressive looking lesion in an adult possibly resembling squamous cell carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Here we report a case of necrotizing sialometaplasia in a female on left side of hard palate mimicking carcinoma. A correct diagnosis to avoid mutilant surgical treatments is essential, considering that it is a self limiting disease.