
Basal cell adenoma (BCA) of the salivary glands is an uncommon type of monomorphic adenoma. It derives its name from the basaloid appearance of tumor cells and accounting for 1-2 % of all salivary gland epithelial tumors. It’s most frequent location is the parotid gland, followed by the upper lip; while it is very rare in the minor salivary glands. It usually appears as a firm and mobile slow-growing mass. Histologically, it is seen as nests of isomorphic cells and interlaced trabeculae with a prominent basalmembrane. There is also slack, hyaline stroma with absence of a myxoid or chondroid component. In this article, a case of basal cell adenoma of palate with 6 month follow up has been discussed. This report emphasizes the rare site of occurrence of this tumor and briefly reviews the literature.