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01-06-2011 | Original Paper

Clear Cell Carcinoma and Clear Cell Odontogenic Carcinoma: a Comparative Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Study

Authors: Elizabeth A. Bilodeau, Aaron P. Hoschar, E. Leon Barnes, Jennifer L. Hunt, Raja R. Seethala

Published in: Head and Neck Pathology | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

Clear cell carcinoma or hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma (CCC) and clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) are rare, low-grade and typically indolent malignancies that can be diagnostically challenging. In this study the clinicopathologic, histologic, and immunohistochemical features of 17 CCCs and 12 CCOCs are examined. The differential diagnosis of clear cell malignancies in the head and neck is discussed. The relationship of CCCs and CCOCs to other clear cell tumors on the basis of their immunohistochemical staining patterns is postulated.

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Title: Clear Cell Carcinoma and Clear Cell Odontogenic Carcinoma: a Comparative Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Study
Authors: Elizabeth A. Bilodeau
Aaron P. Hoschar
E. Leon Barnes
Jennifer L. Hunt
Raja R. Seethala
Publication date: 01-06-2011
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Head and Neck Pathology / Issue 2/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1936-0568
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12105-011-0244-4

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