Resumen

CARRILLO TERAN, Erick  y  MIRANDA VILLASANA, Ernesto. Lip pleomorphic adenoma. Rev. Odont. Mex [online]. 2012, vol.16, n.2, pp.102-104. ISSN 1870-199X.

Benign tumors in major salivary glands are frequently found in the parotid gland in 70% to 80% of cases. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common tumor of minor salivary glands, the palate being a commonly affected site. Other locations for this tumor within the oral cavity are: lips, oral mucosa, gums and tongue. Location in the lips pertains to 25% of all pleomorphic adenoma. This, according to frequency, places them in second place. Upper lips present higher frequency than lower lips.

Palabras llave : Pleomorphic adenoma; lower lip.