Myoepithelial carcinoma in the nasopharynx: an unusual localization.
Myoepithelial carcinoma is an extremely rare, malignant epithelial tumor which is usually encountered in the parotid region. In this report, a myoepithelial carcinoma arising from a minor salivary gland in the nasopharynx is presented, along with a discussion of the clinical, histopathological and immunocytochemical characteristics of this rare disorder. Larger clinical series and longer follow-up periods are needed in order to establish the best therapy option for these patients.
Department of Otolaryngology, Numune Education and Research Hospital, Camlik Sitesi D7 Bloklari, No:10, Bilkent 1 Konutlari, Ankara, Turkey. Utuncel1@yahoo.com
Umit
U
Tuncel
Gülüşan
G
Ergul
Samet
S
Ozlugedik
Adnan
A
Unal
D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009208:Myoepithelioma / Q000473:pathology*; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed