Clinical dielema-epithelial myoepithelial carcinoma- rare presentation
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چکیده
To describe our experience with a case of epithelial myoepithelial carcinoma that was reported as two different entities and thus proved to be challenging case. : Retrospective review histo-pathological reports detailed work up final findings treatment. Four year follow the patient shows successful treatment no recurrence. High index suspicion evaluation IHC testing is needed in tumours presenting mixed cell population.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2394-6784', '2394-6792']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpo.2022.079