This report describes the first recognized case of oncocytic mucoepidermoid carcinoma of a submandibular gland, and emphasizes the role of immunohistochemical study in the correct diagnosis of this tumour. This is only the second case in which this tumour has appeared as a completely cystic lesion. A review of the literature was carried out to clarify the clinical and pathological features of this rare malignancy.
Oncocytic mucoepidermoid carcinoma of a submandibular gland: a case report and review of the literature / Corcione, L; Giordano, Giovanna; Gnetti, L.; Multinu, A; Ferrari, Silvano. - In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY. - ISSN 0901-5027. - 36:6(2007), pp. 560-563. [10.1016/j.ijom.2006.12.017]
Oncocytic mucoepidermoid carcinoma of a submandibular gland: a case report and review of the literature.
Corcione L;GIORDANO, Giovanna
;Gnetti L.;Multinu A;FERRARI, Silvano
2007-01-01
Abstract
This report describes the first recognized case of oncocytic mucoepidermoid carcinoma of a submandibular gland, and emphasizes the role of immunohistochemical study in the correct diagnosis of this tumour. This is only the second case in which this tumour has appeared as a completely cystic lesion. A review of the literature was carried out to clarify the clinical and pathological features of this rare malignancy.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
