Myoepithelial Neoplasm

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Myoepithelial Neoplasm Definition

A benign or malignant epithelial neoplasm characterized by the presence of cells that show myoepithelial differentiation. Based on its morphologic features, it is classified as benign or malignant. A representative example of benign myoepithelioma is benign salivary gland myoepithelioma. Representative examples of malignant myoepithelioma or myoepithelial carcinoma are malignant breast myoepithelioma and salivary gland myoepithelial carcinoma.

Myoepithelial Neoplasm Synonyms

Myoepithelial Neoplasm, Myoepithelial Tumor, Myoepithelioma

Terms in Myoepithelial Neoplasm category

Benign Myoepithelioma