Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Warthin's Tumour: A Case Report

Warthin's tumour (adenolymphoma) is a well defined salivary gland tumour which consists of epithelial and lymphoid components. However, the malignant transformation of adenolymphoma is extremely rare. We are reporting a case of squamous cell carcinoma which arose in a Warthin's tumour of t...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2013-01, Vol.7 (1), p.163-165
Main Authors: Yaranal, P J, T, Umashankar
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
parotid gland
squamous cell carcinoma
warthin’s tumour
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Summary:Warthin's tumour (adenolymphoma) is a well defined salivary gland tumour which consists of epithelial and lymphoid components. However, the malignant transformation of adenolymphoma is extremely rare. We are reporting a case of squamous cell carcinoma which arose in a Warthin's tumour of the right parotid gland, to highlight its varied cytolomorphological features which can cause diagnostic problems on cytological examination. The review of the literature has been discussed.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2012/4683.2697