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Post-irradiation carcinosarcoma of the parotid gland

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. D. R. Spraggs*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University College London Hospitals
D. S. C. Rose
Affiliation:
Department of Histopathology, University College London Medical Schools.
H. R. Grant
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University College London Hospitals
A. P. Gallimore
Affiliation:
Department of Histopathology, University College London Medical Schools.
*
Paul D. R. Spraggs, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal Ear Hospital, The Middlesex Hospital Outpatients Building, Cleveland Street, London W1P5FD
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Abstract

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Carcinosarcoma of the salivary glands are rare tumours, often associated with a history of pleomorphic adenoma. A case of carcinosarcoma of the parotid arising following irradiation to the resection site of a pleomorphic adenoma is presented. The clinical and histological features are discussed and the literature reviewed.

Type
Pathology in Focus
Copyright
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