Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of the Branchiogenic Carcinoma: Report of A Case / 대한세포병리학회지
Korean Journal of Cytopathology
;
: 56-59, 2004.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-726191
ABSTRACT
Development of an invasive squamous cell carcinoma within a branchial cleft cyst (branchiogenic carcinoma) is very rare and this case is the first description of cytologic findings in Korea. A 62-year-old man presented with a 5-month history of an enlarged right neck mass. Fine needle aspiration cytology of the mass showed low cellularity and the background containing proteinaceous debris, inflammatory cells, and histiocytes suggested a cystic nature. Abundant lymphocytes, a few anucleated squames, and rare atypical squamous cells with pyknotic nuclei and abnormal keratinization were also noted. After excision of the mass, histologic findings were consistent with a branchiogenic carcinoma. We recommend to raise the possibility of carcinoma (primary or metastatic) when we observe a few dyskeratotic cells in a cystic mass within the neck area, especially in an old male.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Branchioma
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Lymphocytes
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
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Histiocytes
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Korea
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Neck
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Cytopathology
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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