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Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx operated by trans-oral and trans-palatal approach

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2015

T Nakashima ,
R Yasumatsu ,
M Yamauchi ,
S Toh ,
T Nakano ,
H Yamamoto  and
S Komune
T Nakashima*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
R Yasumatsu
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
M Yamauchi
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
S Toh
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
T Nakano
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
H Yamamoto
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
S Komune
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
*
Address for correspondence: T Nakashima, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3–1–1 Maidashi, Higashiku, Fukuoka 812–8582, Japan E-mail: nakatora@qent.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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Abstract

Background:

Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma is a rare minor salivary gland neoplasm. The treatment of choice is surgical resection with or without post-operative radiotherapy. This tumour often demonstrates a good prognosis.

Case report:

We report a case of hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma arising in the nasopharynx. A 27-year-old female presented with progressive hearing disturbance and tinnitus. On examination, an expansile mass was observed in her nasopharynx. Biopsy was performed and the pathology results returned as clear cell carcinoma.

Results and conclusion:

Surgical resection was performed trans-orally accompanied by trans-palatal approach. She has no recurrence during more than two years of follow up.

Keywords

Hyalinizing Clear-cell CarcinomaSalivary GlandTrans-palatal Approach

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 129 , Issue S2 , March 2015 , pp. S95 - S97
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2015 

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