Immunohistochemical study of androgen, estrogen and progesterone receptors in salivary gland tumors
Braz. oral res
; 23(4): 393-398, Oct.-Dec. 2009. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this work was to study the immunohistochemical expression of androgen receptor, estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor in pleomorphic adenomas, Warthin's tumors, mucoepidermoid carcinomas and adenoid cystic carcinomas of salivary glands. A total of 41 pleomorphic adenomas, 30 Warthin's tumors, 30 mucoepidermoid carcinomas and 30 adenoid cystic carcinomas were analyzed, and the immunohistochemical expression of these hormone receptors were assessed. It was observed that all cases were negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors. Androgen receptor was positive in 2 cases each of pleomorphic adenoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma. In conclusion, the results do not support a role of estrogen and progesterone in the tumorigenesis of pleomorphic adenomas, Warthin's tumors, mucoepidermoid carcinomas and adenoid cystic carcinomas. However, androgen receptors can play a role in a small set of salivary gland tumors, and this would deserve further studies.
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Main subject:
Salivary Gland Neoplasms
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Adenocarcinoma
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Receptors, Androgen
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Receptors, Progesterone
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Receptors, Estrogen
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Neoplasms, Complex and Mixed
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Braz. oral res
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2009
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Article
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