Carcinosarcoma of the submandibular salivary gland

We report a rare case of submandibular salivary gland carcinosarcoma ('true' malignant mixed tumour) which occurred in a 77-year-old man. Microscopic examination showed a neoplasm comprised of sarcomatous elements (chondrosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and osteosarcoma) with tabular salivary du...

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Published in:European journal of surgical oncology 1999-06, Vol.25 (3), p.333-335
Main Authors: GOGAS, J, MARKOPOULOS, C, KARYDAKIS, V, GOGAS, G, DELLADETSIMA, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Carcinosarcoma - pathology
Carcinosarcoma - surgery
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Submandibular Gland Neoplasms - pathology
Submandibular Gland Neoplasms - surgery
Tumors
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:We report a rare case of submandibular salivary gland carcinosarcoma ('true' malignant mixed tumour) which occurred in a 77-year-old man. Microscopic examination showed a neoplasm comprised of sarcomatous elements (chondrosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and osteosarcoma) with tabular salivary ductal adenocarcinoma. A short review of the literature is also presented and the poor prognosis of these tumours, in spite of complete surgical removal and additional radiation therapy and chemotherapy, is discussed.
ISSN:0748-7983
1532-2157