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Mucin production by pleomorphic adenomas of the parotid gland: A cytologic spectrum
Author(s) -
Stanley Michael W.,
Lowhagen Torsten
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
diagnostic cytopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.417
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1097-0339
pISSN - 8755-1039
DOI - 10.1002/dc.2840060111
Subject(s) - mucoepidermoid carcinoma , pleomorphic adenoma , medicine , salivary gland , parotid gland , mucin , pathology , adenoma , cytology
Mucinous salivary gland aspirations represent a special diferential diagnostic problem. Considerations include pleomorphic adenoma. Warthin's tumor, chronic obstructive sialadenitis. and low‐grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. We herein discuss three cases that illustrate a spectrum of mucin production by pleomorphic adenomas. The literature is reviewed, and the possible distinction of pleomorphic adenoma from low‐grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma is considered.