Fallacious Carcinoma-Spindle Cell Variant of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Fallacious Carcinoma-Spindle Cell Variant of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Spindle cell carcinoma is a unique, rare and peculiar biphasic tumour of head and neck which is not frequently observed in the oral cavity. This variant of squamous cell carcinoma although of monophasic epithelial origin, simulates a sarcoma and is an aggressive carcinoma with high frequency of re...

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Main Authors: Radhika M Bavle, Girish Govinda, Padmalatha Gundappanayakanahalli Venkataramanaiah, Sudhakara Muniswamappa, Reshma Venugopal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
alveolar ridge-(mandible)
biphasic histopathology
carcinosacoma
lane’s tumour
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8099/16400_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1(SWAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf
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Summary:Spindle cell carcinoma is a unique, rare and peculiar biphasic tumour of head and neck which is not frequently observed in the oral cavity. This variant of squamous cell carcinoma although of monophasic epithelial origin, simulates a sarcoma and is an aggressive carcinoma with high frequency of recurrence and metastasis. A correct and timely diagnosis is of paramount importance. Most of the tumours require an Immunohistochemistry (IHC) panel for confirmation or diagnosis. We report a case of spindle cell carcinoma with varied histopathological morphology and clinical presentation in a middle aged female with a brief review of literature.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X

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