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Papillary squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx

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A case of papillary squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx is reported. The lesion was located in the base of the tongue and grossly presented a characteristic finger-like pattern of growth. The clinicopathological profile of the neoplasm is presented and the differential diagnosis with other exophytic squamous cell carcinomas is discussed.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dr. Peset University Hospital, University of Valéncia, Valéncia, Spain

    M. J. Ferrer, E. Estellés & R. López

  2. Department of Pathology, Dr. Peset University Hospital, University of Valéncia, Valéncia, Spain

    A. Villanueva

  3. Paseo Alameda 38, Torre II, Pta. 22, 46023 , Valéncia, Spain

    M. J. Ferrer

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Ferrer, M.J., Estellés, E., Villanueva, A. et al. Papillary squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 260, 444–445 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-003-0602-2

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