Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the maxillary sinus: a case report.
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.
Sahasrabudhe
Neil S
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Department of Pathology, B J Medical College, Pune. drneil@vsnl.net
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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