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    Yonsei Med J. 2004 Feb;45(1):161-165. English.
    Published online Feb 28, 2004.
    https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2004.45.1.161
    Copyright © 2004 The Yonsei University College of Medicine
    Case Report

    Myoepithelial Carcinoma in the Nasopharynx: an Unusual Localization

    Umit Tuncel,1 Gülüşan Ergul,2 Samet Ozlugedik,1 and Adnan Unal1
      • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
      • 2Department of Pathology, Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
    • Reprint address: requests to Dr. Umit Tuncel, Department of Otolaryngology, Numune Education and Research Hospital, Camlik Sitesi D7 Bloklari, No:10, Bilkent 1 Konutlari, Ankara, Turkey. Tel: 90-312-2667551, Fax: 90-312-3103460, Email: Utuncel1@yahoo.com
    Received January 15, 2003; Accepted June 23, 2003.

    Abstract

    Myoepithelial carcinoma is an extremely rare, malignant epithelial tumor which is usually encountered in the parotid region. In this report, a myoepithelial carcinoma arising from a minor salivary gland in the nasopharynx is presented, along with a discussion of the clinical, histopathological and immunocytochemical characteristics of this rare disorder. Larger clinical series and longer follow-up periods are needed in order to establish the best therapy option for these patients.

    Keywords
    Nasopharynx; carcinoma; myoepithelioma

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    MeSH Terms
    Biopsy
    Female
    Human
    Middle Aged
    Myoepithelioma/pathology*
    Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/pathology*
    Salivary Glands, Minor/pathology*
    Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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