Squamous cell carcinoma arising in a Warthin's tumor. |
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| Authors: | M Gunduz N Yamanaka M Hotomi K Kuki M Yokoyama H Nakamine |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Kimiidera, Japan. |
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| Abstract: | Warthin's tumor is a well-defined salivary gland neoplasm consisting of epithelial and lymphoid components. However, malignant transformation is extremely rare. Such a patient who developed squamous cell carcinoma within a Warthin's tumor of the parotid gland is described and possible pathogenesis is discussed. |
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