Basal cell adenoma of palate- a rare occurence

Basal cell adenoma (BCA) of the salivary glands is an uncommon type of monomorphic adenoma. It derives its name from the basaloid appearance of tumor cells and accounting for 1-2 % of all salivary gland epithelial tumors. It’s most frequent location is the parotid gland, followed by the upper lip; while it is very rare in the minor salivary glands. It usually appears as a firm and mobile slow-growing mass. Histologically, it is seen as nests of isomorphic cells and interlaced trabeculae with a prominent basalmembrane. There is also slack, hyaline stroma with absence of a myxoid or chondroid component. In this article, a case of basal cell adenoma of palate with 6 month follow up has been discussed. This report emphasizes the rare site of occurrence of this tumor and briefly reviews the literature.