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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2024

Clinical Behavior and Molecular Insights of Secretory Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, a Single Center Experience.

Sara Bassani, Denise Fiorini, Miriam Sara Destefanis, Athena Eliana Arsie, Davide Mulone, Albino Eccher, Matteo Brunelli, Filippo Marani, Daniele Monzani, Gabriele Molteni

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Sara BassaniOtolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Denise FioriniDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Miriam Sara DestefanisDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Athena Eliana ArsieOtolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Davide MuloneDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Albino EccherDepartment of Pathology and Diagnostics, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Matteo BrunelliDepartment of Diagnostics and Public Health, Section of Pathology, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Filippo MaraniAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Daniele MonzaniOtolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Gabriele MolteniOtolaryngology and Audiology Unit, department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Bologna, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

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Abstract

objectivethe study aimed to characterize the novel entity referred to as secretory carcinoma of the salivary glands.

methodswe comprehensively evaluated 150 patients afflicted by malignant salivary gland tumors who had been under treatment at the University of Verona. Inclusion criteria primarily focused on the availability of paraffin block materials and adequate follow-up data. Subsequently, we conducted a comprehensive Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) analysis, utilizing probes targeting NTRK-3, MALM-2, EWRS-1, HER-2, MDM-2, and NTRK1-2.

resultsout of the initial cohort, 37 patients met the eligibility criteria for our study. We identified NTRK3 gene rearrangements in four patients (11%), two of whom had mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and the remaining two had acinic cell carcinoma. Notably, none of these patients had initially received a secretory carcinoma diagnosis. The primary treatment approach for all patients entailed surgical parotid gland resection. The overall survival (OS) for patients with NTRK3 rearrangements amounted to 78 months, with a corresponding progression-free survival (PFS) of 73 months.

conclusionin summary, our case series suggests that secretory carcinomas exhibit a favorable clinical course and underscores the pivotal importance of distinguishing secretory carcinomas from other histological subtypes.

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Head and neck cancerNTRK3Salivary Gland TumorsSecretory Carcinoma

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PMCPMC11455849

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