Fallacious Carcinoma- Spindle Cell Variant of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Published: July 1, 2016 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2016/.8099
Radhika M Bavle, Girish Govinda, Padmalatha Gundappanayakanahalli Venkataramanaiah,
Sudhakara Muniswamappa, Reshma Venugopal
1. Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology, Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
2. Senior Lecturer, Department of Faciomaxillary Surgery, Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
3. Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral Pathology, Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
4. Reader, Department of Oral Pathology, Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
5. Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Padmalatha Gundappanayakanahalli Venkataramanaiah,
Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences, International Airport Road, Krishnadevaraya Nagar,
Hunasamaranahalli, Bangalore-562157, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: padmachidu@gmail.com
Abstract
Spindle cell carcinoma is a unique, rare and peculiar biphasic tumour of head and neck which is not frequently observed in the oral cavity. This variant of squamous cell carcinoma although of monophasic epithelial origin, simulates a sarcoma and is an aggressive carcinoma with high frequency of recurrence and metastasis. A correct and timely diagnosis is of paramount importance. Most of the tumours require an Immunohistochemistry (IHC) panel for confirmation or diagnosis. We report a case of spindle cell carcinoma with varied histopathological morphology and clinical presentation in a middle aged female with a brief review of literature.
Keywords
Alveolar ridge-(mandible), Biphasic histopathology, Carcinosacoma, Lane’s tumour