Open AccessMyoepithelial Carcinoma in the Nasopharynx: an Unusual Localization
Author(s) -
Ümit Tunçel,
GÃ⁄lÃ⁄ÅŸan Ergul,
Samet Ozlügedık,
Adnan Ünal
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
yonsei medical journal/yonsei medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.702
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1976-2437
pISSN - 0513-5796
DOI - 10.3349/ymj.2004.45.1.161
Subject(s) - myoepithelial cell , parotid gland , pathology , salivary gland , minor salivary glands , medicine , carcinoma , radiation therapy , myoepithelioma , radiology , immunohistochemistry
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.