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Neck tumor. Patient prior to surgery (photograph published with patient's consent)
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Head and neck computed tomography showed the tumor described above (Fig. 1).
Excised neck tumor dissection
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Surgical excision of the tumor, covering skin, surrounding capsule and local lymph nodes was performed (Fig. 2).
Hidradenocarcinoma. Solid nests of clear cells and cylindrical cells showing signs of atypia. HE; magnification 20x
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The microscopic image presented areas and nests of solid structures consisting of cylindrical and clear cells (Fig. 3).
Hidradenocarcinoma. Infiltrating growth pattern, necrotic areas and blood effusions can be seen; HE; magnification 4x
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Within the tumor blood effusions and necrosis could be seen, covering approximately 20% of its surface (Fig. 4).
The same patient 6 months after surgery (photograph published with patient's consent)
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The patient did not consent to undergo either a control head and neck CT or an oncologist consultation (Fig. 5).