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CLEAR CELL MYOEPITHELIAL CARCINOMA OF SALIVARY GLAND - A CASE REPORT

VEENAA N N .

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Abstract :

Myoepithelial carcinoma of salivary gland is a malignant  neoplasm composed exclusively of myoepithelial cells. This case is a 75 year old male who presented with a swelling in the submandibular region. Histopathology showed features of clear cell myoepithelial carcinoma. Immunohistochemistry was done to confirm the diagnosis.

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Submandibular swelling, myoepithelial carcinoma, clear cell type.

 


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