title: Clear cell predominant epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of the hard palate - role of immunohistochemistry.
abstract: Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) arising from the minor salivary gland of the hard palate is very rare. A 34-year-old lady presented with a nodular swelling in the hard palate. Histopathologically, a diagnosis of clear cell predominant EMC was suggested. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated the biphasic nature of the tumor and confirmed the diagnosis of EMC.
authors.affiliation: Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India.
authors.forename: Radha R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: Kausalya
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sahu
authors.forename: Anand U
authors.initials: AU
authors.lastname: Kini
keywords: Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma; Hard palate; Palatal neoplasms