Clear Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Gland with Intracranial Extension Through Jugular Foramen

Clear cell carcinoma not otherwise specified type affecting the parotid gland is rare and extension of this tumor through the jugular foramen presenting as an intracranial space occupying lesion is extremely uncommon. We report a case of clear cell carcinoma of the parotid gland presenting as a left...

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Published in:Indian journal of otolaryngology, and head, and neck surgery and head, and neck surgery, 2015-12, Vol.67 (4), p.422-424
Main Authors: Renuka, I. V., Premalatha, P., Rayapa Reddy, T., Rajasekhar, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body fluids
Cancer
Cellular biology
Clinical Report
Head and Neck Surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Otorhinolaryngology
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Summary:Clear cell carcinoma not otherwise specified type affecting the parotid gland is rare and extension of this tumor through the jugular foramen presenting as an intracranial space occupying lesion is extremely uncommon. We report a case of clear cell carcinoma of the parotid gland presenting as a left cerebellopontine angle tumor.
ISSN:2231-3796
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/s12070-015-0844-5