A Case of Solitary Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Neck / 대한이비인후과학회지
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
;
: 646-650, 2012.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-643494
ABSTRACT
Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a rare biphasic tumor characterized by a combination of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal cells. The known characteristics are rapid growth, a high recurrence rate, and an extremely poor prognosis. This type of tumor is also uncommon but has been found in several anantomical sites female genital tract, skin, gastro-intestinal tract, heptatobiliary system, head, neck, respiratory system, and urinary tract. However, solitary sarcomatoid carcinoma of the neck area is rare. Here, we report a patient who presented an extremely aggressive solitary sarcomatoid carcinoma of the neck.
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Main subject:
Prognosis
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Recurrence
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Respiratory System
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Skin
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Urinary Tract
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Head
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Neck
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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