Myoepithelial Carcinoma in the Nasopharynx: an Unusual Localization.
10.3349/ymj.2004.45.1.161
- Author:
Umit TUNCEL
1
;
Gulusan ERGUL
;
Samet OZLUGEDIK
;
Adnan UNAL
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. Utuncel1@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Nasopharynx;
carcinoma;
myoepithelioma
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Female;
Human;
Middle Aged;
Myoepithelioma/*pathology;
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/*pathology;
Salivary Glands, Minor/*pathology;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2004;45(1):161-165
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Myoepithelial carcinoma is an extremely rare, malignant epithelial tumor which is usually encountered in the parotid region. In this report, a myoepithelial carcinoma arising from a minor salivary gland in the nasopharynx is presented, along with a discussion of the clinical, histopathological and immunocytochemical characteristics of this rare disorder. Larger clinical series and longer follow-up periods are needed in order to establish the best therapy option for these patients.
