Cytopathology Conference 10/20/05 - Case 4

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Cytopathology Conference 10/20/05 - Case 4

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Cytopathology Conference

10/20/2005

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Case 4

54-year-old female with multiple lung nodules

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Differential Diagnosis

• Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma

• Adenoid cystic carcinoma

• Pleomorphic adenoma

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Diagnosis?

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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

• Most common malignant salivary gland tumor

• Can occur as a primary in the lung and arises in the trachea and main bronchi

• Two types:– Nodular: polypoid projection into lumen– Subepithelial: along long axis of bronchus

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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

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