Newland Jennifer
University Dental Hospital, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales.
Dent Update. 2007 Nov;34(9):586-8. doi: 10.12968/denu.2007.34.9.586.
Necrotizing sialometaplasia is a benign, self-limiting condition that may clinically and microscopically closely resemble mucoepidermoid carcinoma or squamous carcinoma with the potential for extensive, inappropriate and unnecessary treatment. This paper reports a case of bilateral necrotizing sialometaplasia of the palate which resolved quickly with conservative treatment only.
The importance of necrotizing sialometaplasia is that this self-limiting condition may be mistaken for malignancy. It is important to recognize this condition to prevent unnecessary investigations and treatment being carried out.
坏死性涎腺化生是一种良性的自限性疾病，在临床和显微镜下可能与黏液表皮样癌或鳞状细胞癌极为相似，从而有可能导致广泛、不恰当且不必要的治疗。本文报告一例腭部双侧坏死性涎腺化生病例，该病例仅通过保守治疗便迅速痊愈。
坏死性涎腺化生的重要性在于这种自限性疾病可能被误诊为恶性肿瘤。认识到这种疾病对于避免进行不必要的检查和治疗非常重要。
