Abstract |
Papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum (Warthin's tumor) is generally considered to be a benign tumor. However, a few well-documented cases of malignant transformation have been reported. In each case, the patient had received radiotherapy to the neck region where the tumor later developed. This paper reports a case of malignant transformation of a papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum (PCL) in a patient who had not received radiotherapy. Light and electron microscopy documented this transformation and clearly identified the malignant portion of the tumor as having its origin in a benign PCL. The literature is reviewed and a discussion of pathology presented.
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Authors | E H Caldwell, W G Armiger, H M McDonald |
Journal | Annals of plastic surgery
(Ann Plast Surg)
Vol. 3
Issue 2
Pg. 177-81
(Aug 1979)
ISSN: 0148-7043 [Print] United States |
PMID | 543651
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adenolymphoma
(pathology)
- Adult
- Carcinoma
(pathology)
- Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
- Epithelium
(ultrastructure)
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
(pathology)
- Humans
- Male
- Microscopy, Electron
- Mitochondria
(ultrastructure)
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