Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology of Carcinosarcoma in the Salivary Gland: An Extremely Rare Case Report
- Author:
Hyo Jung AN
1
;
Hye Jin BAEK
;
Jin Pyeong KIM
;
Min Hye KIM
;
Dae Hyun SONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Carcinosarcoma; Salivary glands; Biopsy, fine-needle
- MeSH: Aged; Biopsy, Fine-Needle; Carcinosarcoma; Humans; Male; Mitosis; Salivary Glands
- From:Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine 2018;52(2):136-139
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Carcinosarcoma of the salivary gland is an extremely rare tumor that is composed of both malignant epithelial and mesenchymal components. Diagnosing carcinosarcoma with fine-needle aspiration cytology is challenging because of its overlapping cytomorphologic characteristics with other high-grade malignant salivary gland tumors. Among the many features, including pleomorphic oncocytoid epithelial components, necrotic background, and mitoses, recognizing the singly scattered atypical spindle cells is most essential in carcinosarcoma. We present a case of a 66-year-old male patient with characteristic features of carcinosarcoma, who was successfully treated by wide local excision and subsequent radiation therapy.
