Basal cell adenoma is a rare, low-grade benign

salivary gland neoplasm Salivary gland tumours, or neoplasms, are tumours that form in the tissues of salivary glands. The salivary glands are classified as major or minor. The major salivary glands consist of the parotid, submandibular gland, submandibular, and subling ...

. The most common involved site is the

parotid gland The parotid gland is a major salivary gland in many animals. In humans, the two parotid glands are present on either side of the mouth and in front of both ears. They are the largest of the salivary glands. Each parotid is wrapped around the m ...

, however other possible sites include the

submandibular gland The paired submandibular glands (historically known as submaxillary glands) are major salivary glands located beneath the floor of the mouth. In adult humans, they each weigh about 15 grams and contribute some 60–67% of unstimulated saliva sec ...

, minor salivary glands of upper lip, buccal mucosa, palate and nasal septum. It appears as a slow-growing, firm and mobile mass. Treatment is by surgical excision with a margin of healthy tissue. Although the recurrence rate is high, the prognosis is generally good.

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