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Report of a unique case of myoepithelial carcinoma of left parotid gland with metachronous bilateral cavernous sinus metastasis.

Authors :
Pandey R
Biswas R
Ray M
Ramteke PP
Dhamija E
Halder A
Source :
Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute [J Egypt Natl Canc Inst] 2018 Jun; Vol. 30 (2), pp. 73-76. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Apr 23.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Myoepithelial carcinoma (MC) is a rare, locally aggressive malignant neoplasm of the salivary glands. Only few evidences on its metastatic behavior are available in the literature. We herein present a unique case of MC of left parotid gland which metastasized to bilateral cavernous sinuses. The patient was successfully treated with palliative radiotherapy and chemotherapy.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2589-0409
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29699873
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnci.2018.02.002