title: Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx operated by trans-oral and trans-palatal approach.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma is a rare minor salivary gland neoplasm. The treatment of choice is surgical resection with or without post-operative radiotherapy. This tumour often demonstrates a good prognosis.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a case of hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma arising in the nasopharynx. A 27-year-old female presented with progressive hearing disturbance and tinnitus. On examination, an expansile mass was observed in her nasopharynx. Biopsy was performed and the pathology results returned as clear cell carcinoma.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Surgical resection was performed trans-orally accompanied by trans-palatal approach. She has no recurrence during more than two years of follow up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology,Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University,Fukuoka,Japan.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakashima
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology,Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University,Fukuoka,Japan.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yasumatsu
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology,Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University,Fukuoka,Japan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yamauchi
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology,Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University,Fukuoka,Japan.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Toh
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology,Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University,Fukuoka,Japan.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakano
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology,Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University,Fukuoka,Japan.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yamamoto
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology,Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University,Fukuoka,Japan.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Komune
mesh_terms: D018262:Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006818:Hyalin; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Trans-palatal Approach