Spindle cell carcinoma in the maxilla: A rare case and literature review

Dental Research Journal

卷:16

关键词: Maxillary bone;    spindle cell carcinoma;    squamous cell carcinoma;   

DOI  :  10.4103/1735-3327.249553

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In India, oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts for 90%–95% of oral malignancies. The WHO classifies spindle cell carcinoma (SpCC) under malignant epithelial tumors of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and is a rare entity accounting for only 1% of SCCs. It is an aggressive biphasic neoplasm exhibiting high mortality rate owing to increased metastasis and recurrence which signifies the need for recognition and treatment of this perplexed tumor. We present a case of maxillary SpCC where histopathological evaluation alone was indecisive, requiring immunohistochemistry for confirmation of the diagnosis.

【 授权许可】

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