Abstract
Aims: Two cases of Merkel cell carcinoma occurring simultaneously and in close association with a Warthin tumour of the parotid gland are reported. Methods and results: The patients were a 65-year-old man and a 70-year-old man, respectively. The Merkel cell carcinoma component was immunoreactive for chromogranin and keratin 20 and contained neuroendocrine-type granules at the ultrastructural level. Conclusions: The histogenesis of this heretofore undescribed combination is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 342-346 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Histopathology |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Merkel cell carcinoma
- Parotid gland
- Salivary glands
- Warthin tumour
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cell Biology
- Anatomy
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine