Basal cell adenocarcinoma of the salivary gland - A rare entity.

Dominated by basaloid epithelial cells, basal cell adenocarcinoma is cytologically and histomorphologically similar to basal cell adenoma but is an infiltrative epithelial neoplasm with potential for metastasis. There is no sex predilection. The average age of patients is 60 years. over 90%, of these tumors occur in the parotid gland, and they are rare in the minor salivary glands of theoral cavity. Infiltration of tumor cells into the capsule, salivary gland parenchyma, dermis, skeletal muscle, or periglandular fat distinguishes basal cell adenocarcinoma from basal cell adenoma. We have reported here a case of basal cell adenocarcinoma of the parotid gland in a male patient aged 45 years.

Unusual Presentation of Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma as a Solitary Lymph Node.

Introduction: Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) is an aggressive subtype of peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) characterized by systemic disease. It is a rare subtype of non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. However, it forms a major subset of PTCL. Lymph node is the primary site of disease and virtually all patients present with generalized lymphadenopathy. Case report: A 42-year-old male presented with fever of short duration and a solitary axillary lymph node swelling on the right side. Systemic examination revealed moderate ascites and hepatosplenomegaly. Hematological investigations showed pancytopenia and abnormal liver function. Axillary lymph node showed histological features suggesting AITL and was confirmed by a panel of immunohistochemistry (IHC). Conclusion: AITL presenting as solitary axillary lymph node enlargement is unusual. Such atypical presentation mandates careful clinical and laboratory evaluation. IHC is an effective ancillary tool for confirmation of diagnosis of this distinct clinicopathological entity.