Special attention should be given for maintaining the oral health of patients with special health care needs as compared to their physically and mentally normal counterparts.

Abstract:Salivary gland tumors are rare, comprising less than 3% of all neoplasia of head and neck region. Pleomorphic adenoma, is the most common salivary gland tumor, accounting for about 60% to 80% of the benign tumors of the salivary glands and for 60% to 70% of all the parotid tumors. Pleomorphic adenoma exhibits wide cytomorphologic and architectural diversity. It is found more commonly between fifth and sixth decades of life, female to male ratio being 2:1. Early diagnosis of this benign neoplasm is important as it has a high rate of recurrence and chances of malignant transformation. Due to few symptoms and the possibility of extension into a hidden site, such as the parapharyngeal space, the tumor can grow for a long time before being diagnosed, and the potential risk of malignant transformation increases over the years with an incidence of 1-7%. We present a case of pleomorphic adenoma diagnosed early in a young patient.