[Necrotizing sialometaplasia].
: Atula T, Hagström J
: 2014
: Duodecim
: Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja
: Duodecim
: 130
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: 0012-7183
Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a rare inflammatory condition clinically and histologically resembling a malignant tumor. The lesion is usually present on the palatal mucosa, and heals up without treatment during a couple of months. Differential diagnosis is essential in order to avoid excessive therapy. We describe a case where an oral tumor was not a cancer after all.