Immunohistochemical analysis of plasmacytoid myoepithelioma of minor salivary glands: A case report with review of literature

Abstract

Myoepithelioma (ME) is a rare benign neoplasm of salivary gland, which commonly originates from parotid gland. Limited number of cases originating from the minor salivary gland tissue have been reported. MEs have characteristic histopathologic and immunohistochemical features, helping in its definitive diagnosis. Here, we present a case of plasmacytoid ME of the palate with review of literature. To the best of our knowledge, only 19 such cases have been reported in literature till date. © 2017 Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology.