Plexiform neurofibroma of the submandibular salivary gland: a rare tumour.

UNLABELLED: A 15 year old boy presented with swelling in the submandibular region. X ray of the part showed faint radio opaque shadow. A provisional diagnosis of sialadenitis with sialiolithiasis was made. Excised mass was reported histopathologically as plexiform neurofibroma of submandibular salivary gland. Plexiform neurofibroma of the salivary gland is a rare benign tumour, often present in the parotid gland. It is very rare in submandibular salivary gland. It is a slow growing, locally infiltrating tumour. ELECTRONIC SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s12262-010-0174-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.