Epithelial myoepithelial carcinoma of parotid gland-a case report


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Case Report

Author :

Akhilanand Chaurasia, Gaurav Katheriay

Volume :

2

Issue :

3

Abstract :

Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma is a rare malignant salivary gland neoplasm. It is also known as adenomyoepithelioma. It accounts for less than 1% of all salivary gland neoplasms. This unusual salivary gland tumors is first described by Donath et al in 1972. This tumor occurs in sixth decade and beyond having a female predominance. Parotid gland is the most commonly involved followed by submandibular gland and palate. Herein we are presenting a rare case of Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of parotid gland.

Keyword :

Epithelial–myoepithelial carcinoma, Adenomyoepithelioma, Parotid gland tumors