Mucin production by pleomorphic adenomas of the parotid gland: a cytologic spectrum.
Mucinous salivary gland aspirations represent a special differential diagnostic problem. Considerations include pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin's tumor, chronic obstructive sialadenitis, and low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. We herein discuss three cases that illustrate a spectrum of mucin production by pleomorphic adenomas. The literature is reviewed, and the possible distinction of pleomorphic adenoma from low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma is considered.
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Department of Pathology, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
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D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009077:Mucins / Q000378:metabolism*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism*
D009077:Mucins