Warthin Tumor-Like Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma.
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Date
2018-02-01ICR Author
Author
Heatley, N
Harrington, KJ
Thway, K
Type
Journal Article
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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) shows a wide morphologic spectrum, including epithelium with oncocytic or squamous metaplastic changes overlying a prominent cystic architecture, as well as tumor-associated lymphoid tissue. We illustrate a case of MEC of the parotid in a 17-year-old female, in which all these features occurred extensively, such that they accounted for almost the entire neoplasm, and closely mimicked Warthin tumor histologically. This highlights the need for diagnostic awareness of this particular morphologic variant of MEC, as patients could potentially be inappropriately discharged from follow-up if diagnosed with a benign neoplasm.
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Subject
Humans
Adenolymphoma
Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid
Parotid Neoplasms
Diagnosis, Differential
Adolescent
Female
Research team
Targeted Therapy
Language
eng
License start date
2018-02
Citation
International journal of surgical pathology, 2018, 26 (1), pp. 31 - 33
Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC