1/4. Intraductal papilloma of the salivary gland. A report of two cases with diagnosis by fine needle aspiration biopsy.BACKGROUND: Intraductal papillomas are rare, benign tumors most commonly encountered in minor salivary glands. They are cystic, solitary neoplasms that arise from ductal epithelium and produce painless swellings. CASES: Two cases arose in major salivary glands. The first case was a superficial, firm mass at the superior edge of the parotid, cytologically evocative of an adnexal tumor. A firm, submandibular mass in the second case was diagnosed as a papillary neoplasm. Fluid was aspirated from both cases. Three-dimensional epithelial clusters, some with a papillary configuration and histiocytes, were the main cellular components. The majority of cells showed oncocytic differentiation; however, benign-appearing ductal cells in honeycomb sheets were also present. The first case also had occasional cells suggestive of sebaceous differentiation. The excised lesions were unilocular cystic papillary neoplasms consistent with intraductal papilloma; focal sebaceous differentiation was noted in the first case. CONCLUSION: awareness of the cytologic features of intraductal papilloma of the salivary glands should prompt its inclusion in the differential diagnosis of papillary lesions of the head and neck.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = gland (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/4. Sebaceous gland metaplasia in intraductal papilloma of the breast.We report here the first case of sebaceous gland metaplasia arising within an intraductal papilloma of the breast of a 70-year-old female. Several lobules and nests composed of clear cells closely resembling sebaceous glands of the skin were discovered within an intraductal papilloma of the breast. Squamous metaplasia was also noted in certain areas of the tumor. Immunohistochemically, the cells of the lobules and nests stained positively for monoclonal antibodies anti-cytokeratin 14 and epithelial membrane antigen. This study confirms a novel type of metaplasia of the breast.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.85714285714286keywords = gland (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/4. Suspicious node found at the time of reduction mammaplasty.A case of a patient with a suspicious glandular node found during reduction mammaplasty is described. The preoperative search for such nodes, the management of cases on which a suspicious node is found intraoperatively, and a situation on which the diagnosis of breast cancer is made during histology are discussed. When a suspicious small node (with a diameter up to 2 cm) is detected during a cosmetic breast surgery, lumpectomy can be performed. It may be a definite surgical treatment, depending on stage and tumor type. In the case presented, histology revealed intraductal papilloma, a benign tumor, therefore lumpectomy was a suitable procedure with an acceptable cosmetic result. With the increased incidence of breast cancer, this situation will happen more often and technical options for the management of such cases deserves the attention of plastic surgeons.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.14285714285714keywords = gland (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/4. Inverted ductal papilloma of minor salivary glands.Inverted ductal papillomas are rare tumours of minor salivary glands. A case is reported on the lower lip of a 50-year-old man. The tumour showed a characteristic endophytic growth pattern and was composed of bulbous papillary projections of basaloid cells dilating and filling the superficial portion of the excretory duct. Histologically, inverted ductal papillomas resemble the inverted papilloma of the nose and paranasal sinuses, but are completely benign and are not associated with malignant change.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.71428571428571keywords = gland (Clic here for more details about this article) |