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Epithelial-myoepithelial Carcinoma, uncommon Tumour with a rare presentation, importance of Immunohistochemistry for the Dignosis


Mayed M. Radi,¹ Hossam A. Makki,¹ Issam Al-Bozom²

1Otolaryngology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, 2Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar.

Epithelial myoepithelial carcinomas (EMC) are rare carcinomas of the salivary glands. We report here the 6th case of this tumor which arises at the nasal cavity. In case of any histopathological report shows up a pleomorphic adenoma in an unusual site, we are highly recommended the use of immunohistochemistry assay as an important toll for the Diagnosis of this tumor.

Keywords: Epithelial myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC), Nose & Maxillary sinus, Immunohistochemistry, Smooth Muscle Actin (SMA), S- 100 protein, Salivary gland.


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