TITLE:
Malignant Myoepithelioma of the Parotid Gland: Literature Review on the Occasion of Our Report of a Case
AUTHORS:
George Kyrgias, Μaria-Aggeliki Kalogeridi, John Tzitzikas, Vassilios Kouloulias
KEYWORDS:
Malignant Myoepithelioma; Parotid, Radiotherapy; Rare Neoplasms; Review
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Vol.3 No.1,
January
5,
2012
ABSTRACT: Malignant myoepitheliomas are rare malignant salivary gland neoplasms which usually occur in the parotid gland. Very little material on this topic has been published. This tumour represents a therapeutic challenge since there are no specific recommendations or guidelines. We present a case of malignant myoepithelioma arising de novo in the parotid gland. We discuss our therapeutic approach and considerations on appropriate post-surgical treatment. Then we provide a review of international literature on this interesting and rare oncological entity.