Myoepithelioma is a rare form of salivary gland tumor composed entirely of myoepithelial cells. It represents about 1 to 1.5% of all salivary gland tumors and is most frequently located in the parotid. The authors present a case of myoepithelioma of the gingiva. The tumor presented a focal strong positivity for cytokeratins, a diffuse positivity for S-100 protein, and a rare focal positivity for actin. No duct formation was observed. Myoepithelioma must be differentiated from several benign and malignant epithelial and mesenchymal tumors.

Myoepithelioma of the gingiva. Report of a case.

RUBINI, Corrado
1999-01-01

Abstract

Myoepithelioma is a rare form of salivary gland tumor composed entirely of myoepithelial cells. It represents about 1 to 1.5% of all salivary gland tumors and is most frequently located in the parotid. The authors present a case of myoepithelioma of the gingiva. The tumor presented a focal strong positivity for cytokeratins, a diffuse positivity for S-100 protein, and a rare focal positivity for actin. No duct formation was observed. Myoepithelioma must be differentiated from several benign and malignant epithelial and mesenchymal tumors.
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