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The tumor is composed of two cell types which form duct-like structures: ductal cells (inner layer), clear myoepithelial cells (outer layer). They can be distinguished by immunocytochemistry: the former are pan-keratin positive, the latter are S-100 positive. The cytology is that of a malignant clear cell tumor, with varying degrees of cellular and nuclear atypia. There are both tissue fragments and isolated cells; the cells may be arranged in solid and papillary structures. The stromal component is metachromatic, with a hyaline, elongated appearance. In some occasions duct-like or globular structures are also found. The cytological pattern suggests a malignant growth.
Epimyoepithelial carcinoma
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Malignant myoepithelioma
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The cytology shows enlarged cells, with large ovoid nucleus, uneven chromatin. Sometimes squamoid differentiation is taking place (A) (Giemsa stain).The cells are vulnerable, as a consequence of producing the smear, elongated, irregularly shaped nuclei will be produced (B).
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The cytology shows enlarged cells, with large ovoid nucleus, uneven chromatin. Sometimes squamoid differentiation is taking place (A) (Giemsa stain).The cells are vulnerable, as a consequence of producing the smear, elongated, irregularly shaped nuclei will be produced (B).
![](https://www.eurocytology.eu/sites/default/files/styles/max/public/images/2487_1442753466.jpg?itok=4fNJK4Q3)
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