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Adenosquamous carcinoma of unknown primary origin: a case report and literature review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 February 2015

T Takeuchi ,
T Yasui ,
M Izeki  and
S Komune
T Takeuchi*
Affiliation:
Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sasebo Kyosai Hospital, Sasebo City, Japan
T Yasui
Affiliation:
Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sasebo Kyosai Hospital, Sasebo City, Japan
M Izeki
Affiliation:
Division of Pathology, Sasebo Kyosai Hospital, Sasebo City, Japan
S Komune
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka City, Japan
*
Address for correspondence: T Takeuchi, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 1-1 Maidashi, 3-Chome, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka-Shi, Fukuoka-Ken 812-8582, Japan Fax:+81 92 6425685 E-mail: ayatora15@hotmail.co.jp
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Abstract

Background:

Adenosquamous carcinoma is a rare variant of semicircular canal that can affect various regions, including the head and neck. Adenosquamous carcinoma is characterised pathologically by the simultaneous presence of distinct areas of semicircular canal and adenocarcinoma, and usually takes an aggressive course with local recurrences, early lymph node metastases and distant disseminations.

Case:

We report a rare case of neck adenosquamous carcinoma of unknown primary origin, which was well-controlled by thorough resection without any other additional therapy.

Conclusion:

We discuss the diagnosis and treatment of adenosquamous carcinoma along with a review of pertinent literature. We also consider the potential differential diagnosis of branchiogenic carcinoma.

Keywords

Adenosquamous CarcinomaUnknown PrimaryBranchiogenic Carcinoma

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 129 , Issue S2 , March 2015 , pp. S91 - S94
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2015 

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