Soft Tissue Special Issue: Selected Topics in the Pathology of Adipocytic Tumors

Overview

Journal Head Neck Pathol

Specialties Oncology
Pathology

Date 2020 Jan 18

PMID 31950475

Citations 4

Authors

Wonwoo Shon

Steven D Billings

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Abstract

Our understanding of adipocytic tumors classification and diagnosis continues to evolve. We present a brief review and updated summary of selected adipocytic tumors involving the head and neck region. For the practicing pathologist, knowledge of these established and emerging entities is critical for the correct pathologic diagnosis and treatment of the patient.

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