Oncocytes in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Palate: Diagnostic Challenges
Joint Authors
Kumar, Rammohan
Natarajan, Srikant
Sneha, K.S.
Chitra, Nunna Sai
Boaz, Karen
Manaktala, Nidhi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The origin of a salivary gland tumour is attributed to cells at various levels of differentiation which present histologically as diverse tissues and cellular patterns.
Mitochondria-rich, eosinophilic oncocytes are cells commonly encountered in salivary gland neoplasms.
We report a case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) in the palate of a 43-year-old female that exhibited a prominent oncocytic component.
While the parotid and submandibular glands have been reported as predominant sites for oncocytic MEC (OMEC), the palate and minor salivary glands are rare sites for occurrence.
Also, most of the reported cases of OMEC have been histologically of low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma with large cystic spaces and good prognosis.
In this article, we discuss the differential diagnosis and diagnostic workup of an MEC presenting with oncocytes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kumar, Rammohan& Natarajan, Srikant& Sneha, K.S.& Chitra, Nunna Sai& Boaz, Karen& Manaktala, Nidhi. 2017. Oncocytes in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Palate: Diagnostic Challenges. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kumar, Rammohan…[et al.]. Oncocytes in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Palate: Diagnostic Challenges. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kumar, Rammohan& Natarajan, Srikant& Sneha, K.S.& Chitra, Nunna Sai& Boaz, Karen& Manaktala, Nidhi. Oncocytes in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Palate: Diagnostic Challenges. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144712
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144712