Carcinosarcoma of the Parotid With Osteosarcoma Component: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Shubham Dokania, Ajay S Krishnan, Ashutosh Mukherji, Pritam Mondal, Ipsita Dhal, Zachariah Chowdhury, Shreya Shukla, Akhil Kapoor, Sunayana R. Sarkar
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71902
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Abstract

Carcinosarcomas of the salivary gland with osteosarcoma component are very rare, with only 17 cases reported. Despite multiple poor prognostic factors, our patient's outcome was favorable, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment in improving prognosis for this aggressive tumor variant.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
e71902–e71902
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN