Primary squamous cell carcinoma of salivary gland: Report of a rare case

The rarity of primary squamous cell carcinoma of salivary gland coupled with degree of morphological diversity of the salivary gland carcinomas make this group of lesions, one of the most interesting and challenging diagnosis in the head and neck region. Owing to clinical and the histological diversity, the histological examination of an entire specimen is needed for diagnosis. Although tumor grading is important, it is not an independent prognostic indicator; the diagnosis and management need careful consideration of clinical and pathological features together. There are very few reports of this tumor originating in the submandibular gland. The present article reports the rare case of primary squamous cell carcinoma of submandibular gland in a 58-year-old male with brief review.