There are no established causes for the development of pleomorphic adenoma. However some clonal chromosomal abnormalities with aberrations involving 8q12 and 12q15 have been described. Oncogenic simian virus (SV40) may play a role in the onset or progression of pleomorphic adenoma.
What causes (disease name)?
There are no established causes for the development of pleomorphic adenoma. However some clonal chromosomal abnormalities with aberrations involving 8q12 and 12q15 have been described. Oncogenic simian virus (SV40) may play a role in the onset or progression of pleomorphic adenoma.