title: Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the maxillary sinus: a case report.
abstract: A variety of salivary gland tumours histologically show the presence of clear cells. Clear cell adenocarcinoma of salivary glands (CCASG) is a distinct clinico-pathologic entity arising in the minor salivary glands of mainly the oral cavity in elderly women and having a low grade malignant potential. A case occurring in the maxillary sinus and extending to the nasal cavity is reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, B J Medical College, Pune. drneil@vsnl.net
authors.forename: Neil S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Sahasrabudhe
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Puranik
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Holla
mesh_terms: D018262:Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008444:Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged