Myoepithelioma
- 1 September 1985
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology
- Vol. 94 (5) , 523-524
- https://doi.org/10.1177/000348948509400523
Abstract
Myoepithelial cells are integral components of normal salivary glands. Their active or passive participation in the histogenesis of several salivary gland tumors is a debated issue. This debate notwithstanding, a rare form of salivary tumor composed entirely of myoepithelial cells exists and probably represents a monomorphic form of mixed tumor. This tumor, the myoepithelioma occurs in most major and minor salivary tissues and is generally a biologically benign lesion.Keywords
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