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Pleomorphic adenoma with mucinous and squamous differentiation: a mimicker of mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

Authors :
Guo SP
Cheuk W
Chan JK
Source :
International journal of surgical pathology [Int J Surg Pathol] 2009 Aug; Vol. 17 (4), pp. 335-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 May 14.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma with foci of squamous and mucinous differentiation can potentially be misdiagnosed as low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The circumscribed borders of the tumor, gradual merging of mucoepidermoid foci into areas typical of pleomorphic adenoma, and presence of keratinization are features against the latter diagnosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1066-8969
Volume :
17
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of surgical pathology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19443870
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1066896909335509