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.
Biopsy
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Female
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Human
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Middle Aged
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Myoepithelioma/*pathology
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Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/*pathology
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Salivary Glands, Minor/*pathology
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed