Clear cell carcinoma arising in a pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland

Michael Cassidy, Charles E. Connolly

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Abstract

Clear cell carcinoma of salivary gland is a rare neoplasm. We report a third case of clear cell carcinoma arising in a pleomorphic adenoma and also in an extraparotid location. We document the immunohistochemical profile of the tumour including reactivity with a marker for the c-erbB-2 oncoprotein and suggest a myoepithelial origin for these lesions. The presence of a tetraploid stemline may account for the rapid tumour progression in this case.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)529-532
Number of pages4
JournalThe Journal of Laryngology & Otology
Volume108
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Carcinoma
  • clear cell
  • Ploidies
  • Salivary gland neoplasms

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