Warthin Tumor-Like Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma.
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Authors
Heatley, N
Harrington, KJ
Thway, K
Harrington, KJ
Thway, K
Document Type
Journal Article
Date
2018-02-01
Date Accepted
Abstract
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.
Citation
International journal of surgical pathology, 2018, 26 (1), pp. 31 - 33
Source Title
Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
ISSN
1066-8969
eISSN
1940-2465
Research Team
Targeted Therapy