Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8755579 | Auris Nasus Larynx | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Malignant myoepitheliomas (MM) (myoepithelial carcinomas) are rare tumors representing <1% of salivary gland tumors. They are characterized as being locally aggressive. Rarely do they present distant metastases; however, when they do metastasize the sites most affected are the lungs, liver, pleura, peritoneum and skin. They may originate de novo in a pleomorphic adenoma or a benign myoepithelioma. We report the case of a patient with a submucosal lesion of the soft palate measuring â¼4 cm Ã 3 cm. The patient underwent transoral resection with a microscope and CO2 laser. Histopathological report was MM originating in a pleomorphic adenoma. Management of this neoplasm is controversial. Myoepithelial carcinoma is a rare neoplasm whose diagnosis includes immunohistochemical (IHC) studies. Surgery is the cornerstone of treatment. Management with laser surgery may preserve the function of the soft palate without deterioration of the quality of life in these patients.
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Authors
Irving J. MejÃa-Hernández, Ana Ma. Cano Valdez, Denise De León-Trenado, Kuauhyama Luna-OrtÃz,