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Juvenile Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Cheek: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Presented by:	Diagnostic Pathology / Taufik Dalati and Mahmoud R Hussein
Summary points:	A 17-year-old female presents with a slowly growing painless swelling in the right cheek for 4 years. Clinical examination, surgical excision, and histology are described; images provided. The authors discuss the need for a high index of suspicion in cases of juvenile pleomorphic adenoma, as well as treatment options and the prevalence of recurrence.
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