Radiotherapy in Malignant Myoepithelioma of the Soft Palate - Case Report.

Abstract

Myoepithelioma is a very rare neoplasm that accounts only for about 1% of all salivary gland tumours. As the lesion is so rare, there are no specific recommendations or guidelines for its treatment. In the literature, there have been only a few cases reported without any existing data concerning radiotherapy. We present a very good palliative effect of radiotherapy in a very old man.

• Authors: Renata Soumarová, Zuzana Lovasová, Marie Vaňková, Ladislav Sokol
• Journal: Case reports in oncology (Case Rep Oncol) Vol. 2 Issue 2 Pg. 116-120 (Jul 17 2009) ISSN: 1662-6575 [Print] Switzerland
• PMID: 20740173 (Publication Type: Case Reports)