title: Carcinosarcoma of parotid gland (malignant mixed tumor).
abstract: Salivary gland carcinosarcoma is a rare neoplasm; with a poor prognosis. The most common epithelial components are adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, whereas the most common mesenchymal components are chondrosarcoma. It should not be confused with the most common carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma, in which the epithelial component alone is malignant. This condition might exhibit with a wide variety of presentation and symptoms along with associated conditions. We present a case of an old patient who presented with a very unusual type clinically with confusing presentation which was eventually diagnosed as carsinosarcoma. In addition, the literature is reviewed, and the possible clinical signs and management of malignant mixed tumor of the salivary gland are briefly discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Unit I), Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China.
authors.forename: Duan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Feng
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Unit I), Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China.
authors.forename: Nyimi Bushabu
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Fidele
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Kinshasa University, Kinshasa, DR. Congo.
authors.forename: Mansthumba Milolo
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Agustin
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Unit I), Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China.
authors.forename: Guan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Jian
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Orthodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Kinshasa University, Kinshasa, DR. Congo.
authors.forename: Sekele Isouradi
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Bourleyi
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China.
authors.forename: Lamwe
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Augustin
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China.
authors.forename: Ngueji Kakubu
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Olivier
keywords: Carcinosarcoma; malignant mixed tumor; parotid gland