Asymptomatic nodules of the upper lip: report of a canalicular adenoma with immunoprofile presentation

Gerodontology. 2012 Jun;29(2):e1121-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2010.00388.x.

Abstract

Canalicular adenoma is an uncommon benign tumour that generally arises in the minor salivary glands of individuals over 60 years old. This study illustrates a case of canalicular adenoma in a 70-year-old female, presenting as two distinct asymptomatic nodules in the upper lip. Immunohistochemistry analysis was performed. Clinical features, management, histology and immunoprofile from this case and from the literature are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenoma / pathology
  • Aged
  • Asymptomatic Diseases*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Immunophenotyping
  • Keratins / analysis
  • Ki-67 Antigen / analysis
  • Lip Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Lip Neoplasms / pathology
  • S100 Proteins / analysis
  • Salivary Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Salivary Gland Neoplasms / pathology
  • Salivary Glands, Minor / pathology*
  • Transcription Factors / analysis
  • Tumor Suppressor Proteins / analysis

Substances

  • Ki-67 Antigen
  • S100 Proteins
  • TP63 protein, human
  • Transcription Factors
  • Tumor Suppressor Proteins
  • Keratins