title: Basal cell adenoma of the parotid gland: Cytological diagnosis of an uncommon tumor.
abstract: Basal cell adenoma (BCA) is a rare benign epithelial tumor of the salivary gland, displaying monomorphic basaloid cells without a myxochondroid component, representing 1-3% of all salivary gland neoplasms seen predominantly in women over 50 years of age. It is uncommon in young adults. Cytodiagnosis of basaloid tumors chiefly basal cell adenoma of the salivary gland, is extremely challenging. The cytological differential diagnoses range from benign to malignant, neoplastic to non- neoplastic lesions. Histopathological examination is a must for definitive diagnosis, as these entities differ in prognosis and therapeutic aspects. We present a 22-years-old male with this uncommon diagnosis with a discussion on the role of cytological diagnosis. Fine needle aspiration cytology is a simple, minimally invasive method for the preoperative diagnosis of various types of neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions. The knowledge of its pitfalls and limitations contributes to a more effective approach to treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Amoolya
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Madhuri
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Geethamani
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Archana C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Shetty
keywords: Basal cell adenoma; basal cell adenocarcinoma; basaloid tumor; cytological diagnosis