Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of salivary glands

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1992 Jun;101(6):540-2. doi: 10.1177/000348949210100617.

Abstract

Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinomas comprise approximately 1% of all salivary gland neoplasms. They are preponderantly tumors of the parotid glands with a relatively low mortality but a decided locoregional aggressiveness. Histopathologically, the carcinomas are characterized by a dual cell population of epithelial (ductal) cells and myoepithelial cells. These cells vary in their dominance and phenotypic expression.

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma / pathology*
  • Carcinoma / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Techniques
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Salivary Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Salivary Gland Neoplasms / ultrastructure
  • Staining and Labeling