A case of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland

Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2003 Apr;10(4):171-4.

Abstract

Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinomas comprise approximately 1% of all salivary gland neoplasms. Most tumors arise in the major salivary glands, especially in the parotid gland. We present a case of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland in a 65-year-old male patient. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an irregular and heterogeneous mass in the left parotid gland. Superficial parotidectomy was performed. There was no evidence of recurrence during a 21-month follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma / pathology
  • Carcinoma / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Parotid Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Parotid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Parotid Neoplasms / surgery