Warthin-like mucoepidermoid carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma, mucinous metaplasia involving Warthin tumor: three case reports

doi:10.7518/hxkq.2022.01.016

Abstract

Abstract:

Warthin-like mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is a recently identified MEC variant of the salivary gland. MEC morphologically mimics Warthin tumor (WT) but harbors the same chromosomal translocation t (11; 19) (q21; p13) as MEC. Thus, differential diagnosis is crucial. MEC involving WT is extremely rare in salivary glands. In this study, we reported a case of Warthin-like MEC, a case of MEC co-existing with WT, and a case of mucinous metaplasia in WT. We also discussed the possible link between WT and MEC.

Key words: mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Warthin tumor, metaplasia, salivary gland

CLC Number:

R 739.8

Zhao Haowei, Han Qi, Sun Xiaoqin, Wang Yun, Chen Yu. Warthin-like mucoepidermoid carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma, mucinous metaplasia involving Warthin tumor: three case reports[J]. West China Journal of Stomatology, 2022, 40(1): 106-110.

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