Case of Warthin Tumor with Squamous Metaplasia: A Recent Appraisal in the World Health Organization Classification System for Head and Neck Tumors

Authors

  • Tanvi Jha Department of Pathology, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • Prajwala Gupta Department of Pathology, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apalm.3481

Keywords:

Infarcted Warthin Tumor, Cytology, Squamous Metaplasia, Fine needle aspiration cytology

Abstract

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is commonly employed to diagnose salivary gland tumors due to its minimally invasive nature. However, repeated FNAC can lead to complications such as vascular injury, ischemia, and infarction, particularly in Warthin tumors (WT). These changes manifest as squamous metaplasia, necrosis, and inflammation, which can mimic malignancy, leading to diagnostic confusion. We present a case of infarcted WT in a 54-year-old male with left parotid swelling, where FNAC showed oncocytic and squamous metaplastic cells, raising concerns for squamous cell carcinoma.

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Published

30-03-2025

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Jha T, Gupta P. Case of Warthin Tumor with Squamous Metaplasia: A Recent Appraisal in the World Health Organization Classification System for Head and Neck Tumors. Ann of Pathol and Lab Med [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 30 [cited 2025 Apr. 21];12(3):C20-23. Available from: https://pacificejournals.com/journal/index.php/apalm/article/view/3481

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