Sclerosing sweat duct-like carcinoma of the tongue-a case report and a review of the literature

Am J Dermatopathol. 2009 Oct;31(7):691-4. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0b013e3181a5d246.

Abstract

In this article, we present the second case of a tongue carcinoma with distinct morphological similarities to a primary sclerosing sweat duct carcinoma of the skin. The tumor infiltrated deeply into the striated muscle and exhibited extensive peri- and intraneural growth. Neoplastic cells had mildly pleomorphic nuclei and displayed in addition to small cysts, distinct duct formation with a bilayered epithelium. Mitotic figures were scarce. Despite extensive sampling, no precursor lesion-dysplasia-was found. The immunochemical study showed positive reaction for carcinoembryonic antigen, epithelial membrane antigen, cytokeratin (CK)7, low-molecular weight CK, BerEp4, high-molecular weight CK, CK5, and CK18. p63 was positive in the peripheral parts of the neoplastic ducts with negative reaction in the luminal cells.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Carcinoma / metabolism
  • Carcinoma / pathology*
  • Carcinoma / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tongue Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Tongue Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Tongue Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor