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Co-expression of Myoepithelial and Melanocytic Features in Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma

Authors :
Ernesto Pasquini
Maria Pia Foschini
Barbara Corti
Costantino Ricci
Tiziana Balbi
Ottavio Piccin
Francesca Ambrosi
Federico Chiarucci
Ricci, Costantino
Chiarucci, Federico
Ambrosi, Francesca
Balbi, Tiziana
Corti, Barbara
Piccin, Ottavio
Pasquini, Ernesto
Foschini, Maria Pia
Source :
Head and Neck Pathology
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The presence of melanin pigment and melanocytic markers expression have been rarely reported in salivary gland tumors. Herein, two cases of carcinoma arising in pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland and showing diffuse expression of myoepithelial and melanocytic markers are described. The clinical-pathological clues useful in the differential diagnosis with melanoma are discussed. In addition, a review of the pertinent literature is also proposed, discussing the pathologic mechanisms potentially involved in this phenomenon. Supplementary Information The online version of this article (10.1007/s12105-021-01299-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Head and Neck Pathology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....d19ed1c4eb49375c3d879543b7632c8a