biphasic salivary gland neoplasm

Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a type of cancer that starts in the salivary glands — the glands that make saliva. It is uncommon overall, accounting for fewer than 1% of all salivary gland cancers. The name reflects the two cell types that make up the tumor: inner ductal cells (also called epithelial or luminal cells) …
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Biphasic salivary gland neoplasm: Understanding Your Pathology Report

A biphasic salivary gland neoplasm is a tumour that arises in one of the salivary glands. It is called biphasic because it comprises two distinct populations of cells: luminal cells (ductal cells) and abluminal cells (basal cells or myoepithelial cells). The luminal cells are typically large round or cuboidal-shaped cells that connect to form round …
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