Intraductal carcinoma, apocrine type, of the parotid gland: A case report with pathological considerations

Key Points

• The aim is to present the pathological features and diagnostic considerations of intraductal apocrine carcinoma in the parotid gland.
• Detailed histopathological examination of the tumor
• Immunohistochemical staining for type characterization
• Review of clinical history and imaging findings
• Confirmed diagnosis of intraductal carcinoma of the apocrine type
• Provided unique histological features differentiating it from other types
• Identified challenges in diagnosis due to overlapping features with benign lesions