Ectopic salivary gland in the posterior triangle of the neck

1995 ◽  
Vol 109 (7) ◽  
pp. 669-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. N. Marshall ◽  
G. Soo ◽  
F. V. Coakley
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Duct System ◽  
Anterior Border ◽  
Posterior Triangle ◽  
Branchial Sinus

AbstractEctopic cervical salivary tissue may present as a discharging sinus if a duct system and cutaneous orifice are present. Where described in previous reports these openings have been located along the anterior border of sternomastoid or in the anterior triangle, making this a differential diagnosis of a branchial sinus. We report on a patient who presented with an ectopic salivary gland in the posterior triangle of the neck.

scholarly journals Co-expression of Myoepithelial and Melanocytic Features in Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Costantino Ricci ◽  
Federico Chiarucci ◽  
Francesca Ambrosi ◽  
Tiziana Balbi ◽  
Barbara Corti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽  
Salivary Gland Tumors ◽  
Melanin Pigment ◽  
Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma ◽  
Pertinent Literature

AbstractThe presence of melanin pigment and melanocytic markers expression have been rarely reported in salivary gland tumors. Herein, two cases of carcinoma arising in pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland and showing diffuse expression of myoepithelial and melanocytic markers are described. The clinical-pathological clues useful in the differential diagnosis with melanoma are discussed. In addition, a review of the pertinent literature is also proposed, discussing the pathologic mechanisms potentially involved in this phenomenon.

scholarly journals Dysgenetic Polycystic Disease of Minor Salivary Gland: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
N. Srikant ◽  
Shweta Yellapurkar ◽  
Karen Boaz ◽  
Mohan Baliga ◽  
Nidhi Manaktala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Minor Salivary Gland ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Lower Lip ◽  
Polycystic Disease ◽  
Rare Case Report

Polycystic (dysgenetic) disease of the salivary glands is a rare entity that has only recently been described in the literature. The disease is more commonly seen in females and majority of the cases have presented as bilateral parotid gland swellings. This case presenting in a 21-year-old male is the first of this unusual entity involving solely the minor salivary gland on the lower lip. This case report highlights the importance for the clinician to be aware of this differential diagnosis, when treating an innocuous lesion like a mucocele.

scholarly journals Delayed enhancement in differential diagnosis of salivary gland neoplasm

Gland Surgery ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (S3) ◽  
pp. S130-S135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfonso Reginelli ◽  
Alfredo Clemente ◽  
Matteo Renzulli ◽  
Nicola Maggialetti ◽  
Mario Santagata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Delayed Enhancement ◽  
Salivary Gland Neoplasm

scholarly journals Use of MR sialography and T2W fat-suppressed series in parotitis

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Phil Pretorius
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Young Patient ◽  
Inflammatory Process ◽  
Sjögren's Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren's Syndrome ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Sjögren‘S Syndrome

Imaging can be helpful when investigating salivary gland pain and swelling. Typically in such cases, an ultrasound (US) or conventional sialogram would be requested in seeking obstructed or dilated ducts, a ductal calculus or an abscess within the gland. Occasionally a CT scan is requested. MR is usually reserved for investigating clinically palpable masses in the glands. In acute non-obstructive parotitis, the differential diagnosis includes acute non-suppurative parotitis (as found in mumps), early Sjögren’s syndrome, or suppurative parotitis as seen following duct obstruction. Despite sometimes strong insistence on retrograde contrast sialography, this may exacerbate the pre-existing inflammatory process. The imaging of a young patient expands on these observations.

scholarly journals Review and Updates of Immunohistochemistry in Selected Salivary Gland and Head and Neck Tumors

2015 ◽  
Vol 139 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaobo Zhu ◽  
Conrad Schuerch ◽  
Jennifer Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Head And Neck Tumors ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Diverse Group ◽  
Immunohistochemical Markers ◽  
Neck Tumors ◽  
Practice Experience

Context Immunohistochemistry is a useful tool for diagnosing salivary gland and head and neck tumors. Objective To review immunohistochemical markers, which can aid in the diagnosis of selected salivary gland and head and neck tumors. Data Sources Literature review and authors' personal practice experience. Conclusions Salivary gland and head and neck tumors include a large diverse group of tumors with complex and overlapping histologic features. Immunohistochemistry plays an important role in resolving the differential diagnosis of some salivary gland and head and neck tumors and can provide information for the prognosis of certain tumors.

Mandibular pathology presenting as a parotid tumour

1988 ◽  
Vol 102 (10) ◽  
pp. 896-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Ling ◽  
David Barnard
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Mandibular Ramus ◽  
Plain Radiographs ◽  
Parotid Tumour ◽  
Parotid Region ◽  
Adjacent Structures ◽  
Hard Tissues

AbstractSwelling in the parotid region is often the presenting sign of a tumour of salivary gland origin. However, the possibility of disease involving adjacent structures must always be considered. Three cases are presented where pathology of the mandibular ramus presented as swelling in the parotid region. A clinical diagnosis of a parotid tumour was made, parotidectomy scheduled, and in two cases carried out before the correct diagnosis was reached. Difficulties of differential diagnosis are discussed, and imaging techniques reviewed. The value of plain radiographs of the adjacent hard tissues is emphasised. Careful interpretation should be based on a sound understanding of pathology of the jaws.

scholarly journals Oncocytes in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Palate: Diagnostic Challenges

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Rammohan Kumar ◽  
Srikant Natarajan ◽  
K.S. Sneha ◽  
Nunna Sai Chitra ◽  
Karen Boaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma ◽  
Good Prognosis ◽  
Salivary Gland Tumour ◽  
Diagnostic Workup ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Minor Salivary Glands ◽  
Gland Tumour

The origin of a salivary gland tumour is attributed to cells at various levels of differentiation which present histologically as diverse tissues and cellular patterns. Mitochondria-rich, eosinophilic oncocytes are cells commonly encountered in salivary gland neoplasms. We report a case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) in the palate of a 43-year-old female that exhibited a prominent oncocytic component. While the parotid and submandibular glands have been reported as predominant sites for oncocytic MEC (OMEC), the palate and minor salivary glands are rare sites for occurrence. Also, most of the reported cases of OMEC have been histologically of low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma with large cystic spaces and good prognosis. In this article, we discuss the differential diagnosis and diagnostic workup of an MEC presenting with oncocytes.

scholarly journals Cytomorphological features of papillary cystadenocarcinoma of parotid gland: A case report with review of literature

CytoJournal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usha Joshi ◽  
Sanjay Singh Chufal ◽  
Naveen Thapliyal ◽  
Harsh Khetan
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Malignant Neoplasm ◽  
Separate Entity ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Cystic Neoplasms ◽  
Cytological Features ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Nuclear Features

Papillary cystadenocarcinoma is a very rare slow growing malignant neoplasm characterized by cysts and intraluminal papillary projections. It is defined by WHO as a separate entity. On FNA, cytological features can mimic with various papillary and cystic neoplasms of salivary gland. It is also difficult to distinguish from benign salivary gland neoplasms as it has bland nuclear features. Thus we present cytomorphological features and discuss its differential diagnosis with neoplasms having prominent papillary architecture with review of literature.

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