Adenoid cystic carcinoma arising in a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. An aspiration cytology and ultrastructural study.
The unusual occurrence of an adenoid cystic carcinoma arising in a pleomorphic adenoma is described, with emphasis on the cytomorphology of the neoplasm in a fine needle aspiration specimen. The ultrastructural findings are detailed, including the acellular hyaline spheres so characteristic of this tumor.
Geisinger
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Reynolds
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D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure