Open AccessCarcinosarcoma of parotid gland (malignant mixed tumor)
Author(s) -
Feng Duan,
Nyimi Bushabu Fidèle,
Mansthumba Milolo Agustin,
Jian Guan,
Sekele Isouradi Bourleyi,
Lamwe Augustin,
Ngueji Kakubu Olivier
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
annals of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2231-0746
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0746.175757
Subject(s) - carcinosarcoma , medicine , parotid gland , adenocarcinoma , pleomorphic adenoma , pathology , salivary gland , presentation (obstetrics) , chondrosarcoma , mixed tumor , carcinoma , neoplasm , cancer , radiology
Salivary gland carcinosarcoma is a rare neoplasm; with a poor prognosis. The most common epithelial components are adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, whereas the most common mesenchymal components are chondrosarcoma. It should not be confused with the most common carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma, in which the epithelial component alone is malignant. This condition might exhibit with a wide variety of presentation and symptoms along with associated conditions. We present a case of an old patient who presented with a very unusual type clinically with confusing presentation which was eventually diagnosed as carsinosarcoma. In addition, the literature is reviewed, and the possible clinical signs and management of malignant mixed tumor of the salivary gland are briefly discussed.