The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Table of Contents - 2006 - Volume 120, Issue 03  


Clinical Records

Interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma of the parotid gland

M Sharma a1c1 , F Ahsan a2 , K W Ah-See a2 , M E McKean a1 , R Kain a1 and A D Chapman a1
a1 Department of Pathology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
a2 Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

Article author query
sharma m   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
ahsan f   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
ah-see kw   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
mckean m   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
kain r   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
chapman c   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 

Abstract

Interdigitating dendritic cell sarcomas (IDCSs) are extremely uncommon tumours that arise predominantly in lymphoid tissue. We report a case of an IDCS arising in the parotid gland of a 73-year-old man. Clinically, a primary salivary gland tumour was suspected but fine needle aspiration cytology suggested a soft tissue tumour. A diagnosis of IDCS was made on histopathological examination of the resection specimen, with subsequent confirmation by electron microscopy. Given the extreme rarity of this tumour at this site, it is unlikely to be a common diagnostic problem, but the importance of multiple diagnostic modalities is emphasized. The findings of cytology, histology, immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy have not previously been described together in a single case report of this tumour.

(Accepted August 4 2005)


Key Words: Parotid Neoplasms; Sarcoma; Dendritic Cells.

Correspondence:
c1 Address for correspondence: Dr Mitul Sharma, Department of Pathology, Medical School Buildings, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, Scotland, UK. Fax: +44 (0)1224 663002, E-mail: m.sharma@abdn.ac.uk

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