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TITLE: NECROTIZING SIALOMETAPLASIA – A SELF LIMITING CONDITION WHICH POSES A DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA
Key words:Sialometaplasia, Necrotizing , Salivary Gland Diseases, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Oral ulcer
Key Clinical Message: Necrotizing Sialometaplasia can make anyone very anxious about the lesion especially if they have habit of tobacoo consumption. It requires a prompt diagnosis, counselling with assurance to patient and treatment.