Small cell carcinoma of the submandibular salivary gland. Case report

Small cell carcinoma is a malignant tumorus ually developing in the lungs where it accounts for 20% to 25% of carcinomas. Pulmonary small cell carcinomais an aggressive malignant tumor, which can lead to death within a short period of time, if left untreated, while 85% of the cases involve smokers. Small cell carcinoma can also occur in extra pulmonary sites with most common site in the head and neck region being the larynx. Primary lesions of small cell carcinoma in the submandibular salivary gland are extremely rare. The early diagnosis and treatment of such a lesion can to lead to the patient’s successful recovery. The aim of this article was to present a rare case of a small cell carcinoma of the submandibular gland. Α 79-year-old female patient, who presented with a mild painful swelling of the left mandibular region. After the detailed laboratory examinations and the surgical debridementof the left submandibular triangle that were conducted, the histopathological examination revealed a small cell carcinoma of the concomitant submandibular salivary gland. Five years post-operatively, the patient is free of disease.