Melanoma in a carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland: a case report and putative histogenesis

Matthew Karpowicz,Bruria Shalmon,Kyle Molberg,Adel K. El-Naggar

Melanoma in a carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland: a case report and putative histogenesis

2011

Matthew Karpowicz
Bruria Shalmon
Kyle Molberg
Adel K. El-Naggar

Summary A rare example of melanoma arising in carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma is presented. The diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and putative histogenesis of the melanoma component are discussed.

Keywords:

Pleomorphic adenoma
Melanoma
Histogenesis
Pathology
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma
Parotid gland
Biology
metastatic melanoma
Differential diagnosis

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