| Sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary gland: Case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 21174280 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma (SMEC) is an extremely rare variant of mucoepidermoid carcinoma with unique histologic features. To the best of our knowledge, only 14 cases of salivary gland SMEC have been previously reported in the English-language literature since it was discovered in 1987. We report a new case of salivary gland SMEC, and we review the literature. Because of SMEC's distinctive histologic features and rarity, its diagnosis can be difficult. Moreover, no clear treatment strategy has emerged with regard to adjuvant postoperative radiotherapy. We attempt to elucidate a natural course of this disease, and we propose a conservative approach to postoperative management. |
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Asher A Mendelson; Khalil Al-Macki; Peter Chauvin; Karen M Kost |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Ear, nose, & throat journal Volume: 89 ISSN: 1942-7522 ISO Abbreviation: Ear Nose Throat J Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-12-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701817 Medline TA: Ear Nose Throat J Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 600-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Ave., Suite A2-141, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4, Canada. |
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