Adult-type of rhabdomyoma of the cheek. A case report with emphasis on the histological and immunohistochemical features.
A case of adult-type rhabdomyoma of the cheek is reported. The tumor was composed of cells presenting striated muscle differentiation, which was confirmed immunohistochemically by the positive reaction with alpha 1-sarcomeric actin demonstrating the cytoplasmic cross striations. A careful evaluation of the light microscopic features of this rare tumor, as well as the histochemical and immunohistochemical characteristics of the tumor cells would greatly help the differential diagnosis.
Liapi-Avgeri
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Department of Pathology, Regional General Hospital, Kiphissia, Greece.
Zachariades
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Karabela-Bouropoulou
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D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012207:Rhabdomyoma / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery