Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2012 Oct;55(10):646-650. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2012.55.10.646.
A Case of Solitary Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Neck
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. ljc0209@hanmail.net
- KMID: 1493626
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2012.55.10.646
Abstract
- Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a rare biphasic tumor characterized by a combination of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal cells. The known characteristics are rapid growth, a high recurrence rate, and an extremely poor prognosis. This type of tumor is also uncommon but has been found in several anantomical sites: female genital tract, skin, gastro-intestinal tract, heptatobiliary system, head, neck, respiratory system, and urinary tract. However, solitary sarcomatoid carcinoma of the neck area is rare. Here, we report a patient who presented an extremely aggressive solitary sarcomatoid carcinoma of the neck.
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