Role of myoepithelial cells in the development of salivary gland tumors

It has been shown that myoepithelial cells play an important role in the composition and growth of many salivary gland tumors. Increased knowledge of this fact leads to a better understanding of the confusing complexity in the morphology of salivary gland tumors.

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Published in:Cancer 1971-05, Vol.27 (5), p.1255-1261
Main Authors: Hübner, G., Klein, H. J., Kleinsasser, O., Schiefer, H. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenolymphoma - pathology
Adenoma - pathology
Adenoma, Pleomorphic - pathology
Carcinoma - pathology
Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic - pathology
Cell Differentiation
Epithelium - pathology
Humans
Microscopy, Electron
Mitochondria
Myofibrils
Parotid Neoplasms - pathology
Salivary Gland Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:It has been shown that myoepithelial cells play an important role in the composition and growth of many salivary gland tumors. Increased knowledge of this fact leads to a better understanding of the confusing complexity in the morphology of salivary gland tumors.
ISSN:0008-543X
1097-0142
DOI:10.1002/1097-0142(197105)27:5<1255::AID-CNCR2820270533>3.0.CO;2-1