Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of the Branchiogenic Carcinoma: Report of A Case.
- Author:
Leeso MAENG
1
;
Kyoung Mee KIM
;
Anhi LEE
;
Chang Suk KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Clinical Pathology, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kkmkys@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Branchiogenic carcinoma;
Fine needle aspiration cytology;
Neck;
Branchial cleft cyst
- MeSH:
Biopsy, Fine-Needle*;
Branchioma;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Histiocytes;
Humans;
Korea;
Lymphocytes;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Neck
- From:Korean Journal of Cytopathology
2004;15(1):56-59
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Development of an invasive squamous cell carcinoma within a branchial cleft cyst (branchiogenic carcinoma) is very rare and this case is the first description of cytologic findings in Korea. A 62-year-old man presented with a 5-month history of an enlarged right neck mass. Fine needle aspiration cytology of the mass showed low cellularity and the background containing proteinaceous debris, inflammatory cells, and histiocytes suggested a cystic nature. Abundant lymphocytes, a few anucleated squames, and rare atypical squamous cells with pyknotic nuclei and abnormal keratinization were also noted. After excision of the mass, histologic findings were consistent with a branchiogenic carcinoma. We recommend to raise the possibility of carcinoma (primary or metastatic) when we observe a few dyskeratotic cells in a cystic mass within the neck area, especially in an old male.
