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01-03-2009 | Case Report

Infratemporal fossa myoepithelial carcinoma—a rare case report

Authors: Anirban Ghosh, Somnath Saha, Vedula Padmini Saha, Anup Sadhu, Sarbani Chattopadhyay

Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Myoepithelial tumours are rare clinicopathological identity. It has been found in parotid glands and salivary glands but never reported in infratemporal fossa or other sites of lateral skull base region.

Discussion

Unlike its benign counterpart, myoepithelial carcinoma is biologically very aggressive and prone to recur even after adequate therapy.

Case report

Here, a rare case of myoepithelial carcinoma arising from infratemporal fossa has been described along with its treatment options and outcome.

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Title: Infratemporal fossa myoepithelial carcinoma—a rare case report
Authors: Anirban Ghosh
Somnath Saha
Vedula Padmini Saha
Anup Sadhu
Sarbani Chattopadhyay
Publication date: 01-03-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1865-1550
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1569
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-009-0149-5

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Infratemporal fossa myoepithelial carcinoma—a rare case report

Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

Case report

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Discussion

Case report

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