Myoepithelial carcinoma arising in a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland: report of a case with cytopathologic findings |
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Authors: | Parwani Anil V Lujan Giovanni Ali Syed Z |
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Institution: | Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland 21287-6940, USA. |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Carcinoma arising in a mixed tumor, or carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CEPA), is an uncommon primary salivary gland neoplasm. Among the various types of carcinomas that can be seen histologically in a CEPA, myoepithelial carcinoma is one of the rarest forms. CASE: A 76-year-old woman presented with an incidental parotid/parapharyngeal mass. Computed tomography-guide fine needle aspiration (FNA) showed a biphasic neoplasm with epithelial and stromal components consistent with pleomorphic adenoma (PA). However, in addition, a distinct population of discohesive atypical and pleomorphic cells with high nuclear/cytoplasmic ratio was noted in the background. In the cytopathologic diagnosis a suspicion was raised about a possible CEPA. Subsequent resection of the parotid mass confirmed the presence of low grade myoepithelial carcinoma arising in a PA. CONCLUSION: Although uncommon, CEPA should be suspected on FNA when atypical cytomorphologic characteristics are observed. In rare cases a myoepithelial carcinoma also arises in a preexisting PA, necessitating an accurate interpretation for more definitive therapy. |
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