Sclerosing variant of mucoepidermoid carcinoma: a diagnostic challenge. Issue 10 (10th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rasul, Usman; Bradish, Tom; Bashir, Mohammed Talha; Shakeel, Muhammad
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 13:Issue 10(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10-10
• Subjects: ear -- nose and throat/otolaryngology -- head and neck cancer -- pathology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-236509
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The sclerosing variant of mucoepidermoid salivary gland carcinoma is extremely rare. It is nearly impossible to diagnose this condition preoperatively. We present a case of a 23-year-old woman with a 1-year history of left parotid enlargement with inconclusive fine-needle aspiration cytology results. MRI showed an irregular parotid mass, and subsequent partial parotidectomy confirmed the diagnosis. We discuss the diagnostic pitfalls of this condition and provide a review of the literature surrounding its pathogenesis and management.