Chronic sclerosing sialadenitis (Kuttner's tumor): Unusual presentation with bilateral involvement of major and minor salivary glands

In 1896 Kuttner reported four cases which he described as induration of the submandibular gland. Histologically, they showed chronic inflammation and fibrosis. Sporadic cases of this entity that have come to be known as Kuttner's tumor or chronic sclerosing sialadenitis of the submandibular gla...

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Published in:Annals of diagnostic pathology 2003-02, Vol.7 (1), p.25-30
Main Authors: Blanco, Mario, Mesko, Thomas, Cura, Marco, Cabello-Inchausti, Beria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antigens, CD - metabolism
Chronic Disease
Chronic sclerosing sialadenitis
Female
Humans
Immunoenzyme Techniques
Kuttner's tumor
Middle Aged
Parotid Gland - diagnostic imaging
Parotid Gland - metabolism
Parotid Gland - pathology
Salivary Glands - metabolism
Salivary Glands - pathology
Salivary Glands, Minor - metabolism
Salivary Glands, Minor - pathology
Sialadenitis - metabolism
Sialadenitis - pathology
Submandibular Gland - diagnostic imaging
Submandibular Gland - metabolism
Submandibular Gland - pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:In 1896 Kuttner reported four cases which he described as induration of the submandibular gland. Histologically, they showed chronic inflammation and fibrosis. Sporadic cases of this entity that have come to be known as Kuttner's tumor or chronic sclerosing sialadenitis of the submandibular gland and have been reported throughout the 20th century. This inflammatory tumor has been under-recognized, and awareness of its importance and probable immunologic background have recently become evident. We report an unusual case of chronic sclerosing sialadenitis, affecting both parotid glands, both submandibular glands, and minor salivary glands of the oral cavity, and explore the immunohistochemical profile of this entity. Ann Diagn Pathol 7:25-30, 2003. Copyright 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
ISSN:1092-9134
1532-8198
DOI:10.1053/adpa.2003.50004