Absence of myoepithelial cells correlates with invasion and metastasis of Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma

Myoepithelial cells (MECs) are implicated in the development and progression of human salivary gland tumours. Here, we investigate the potential role for MECs in invasion and metastasis of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA). Tumour tissues from 40 CXPA patients diagnosed between 1960 and 2014 were obtained. Patient samples were divided into two groups (non-invasive tumours, n=10; and frankly invasive tumours, n=30). Each group was further divided into two subgroups (metastatic tumours and non-metastatic tumours).

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