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Metastasizing malignant oncocytoma of the submandibular gland

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. G. Mahnke ,
U. Jänig  and
J. A. Werner
C. G. Mahnke
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kiel, Germany.
U. Jänig
Affiliation:
Departments of Paedopathology, University of Kiel, Germany.
J. A. Werner*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kiel, Germany.
*
Address for correspondence: Priv.Doz. Dr J. A. Werner, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Str. 14, D-24105 Kiel, Germany. Fax: +49-431-597 2272 e-mail: j.a.werner@t-online.de
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Abstract

Malignant oncocytomas are extremely rare tumours of the salivary glands. Fewer than 50 cases have been reported in the world literature so far, 34 of which were located in the parotid gland. Only three of these tumours have been located in the submandibular gland. We report one further case of a malignant oncocytoma of the submandibular gland in a 47-year-old man. Since a definite histological diagnosis of malignant oncocytoma can rarely be made both clinical and histopathological findings are essential in establishing the diagnosis. Treatment consists of wide surgical excision, neck dissection and post-operative radiotherapy. The prognosis with regard to five-year survival is poor becauseof metastatic disease.

Keywords

Submandibular gland neoplasmsOncocytomamalignant

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Pathology in Focus
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 1 , January 1998 , pp. 106 - 109
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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