title: Soft Tissue Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Neck with Spinal Invasion.
abstract: Soft tissue myoepithelial neoplasms are a rare yet diverse group of tumors, ranging from benign to malignant lesions. Their presentation in the head and neck region is uncommon and represents a challenging diagnosis. Early identification of myoepithelial carcinoma is crucial given its more aggressive course compared to its benign counterpart, although the histopathological distinction between the two can be difficult.EWSR1gene rearrangement is found in half the cases and has a speculative role in pathogenesis. Complete excision remains the treatment of choice. The roles of chemotherapy and radiation are unclear. We report the hospital course of a 33-year-old female who presented to our institution with a posterior neck mass with spinal invasion, diagnosed as myoepithelial cancer. A literature review of these rare tumors is discussed here.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, North Shore LIJ Staten Island University Hospital , Staten Island, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Elias
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Moussaly
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, North Shore LIJ Staten Island University Hospital , Staten Island, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Bassel
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nazha
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology/Oncology, North Shore LIJ Staten Island University Hospital , Staten Island, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Shiksha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kedia
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, North Shore LIJ Staten Island University Hospital , Staten Island, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Qing
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology/Oncology, North Shore LIJ Staten Island University Hospital , Staten Island, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Forte
keywords: Myoepithelial carcinoma; Spinal invasion; Tumor