Table 3.
Histologic features of head and neck basaloid squamous cell carcinoma according to subtype
| Histologic finding | Basal (n = 9) | Ductal (n = 5) | Mixed (n = 12) | Total (n = 26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisading | 4 (44.4) | 3 (60.0) | 0a | 7 (26.9) |
| Comedonecrosis | 9 (100) | 3 (60.0) | 3 (25.0)b | 15 (57.7) |
| Cribriform pattern | 2 (22.2) | 2 (40.0) | 3 (25.0) | 7 (26.9) |
| Ductal differentiation | 4 (44.4) | 2 (40.0) | 2 (16.7) | 8 (30.8) |
| Mucin production | 2 (22.2) | 2 (40.0) | 3 (25.0) | 7 (26.9) |
| Desmoplasia | 4 (44.4) | 2 (40.0) | 0c | 6 (23.1) |
Values are presented as number (%).
a
p = .010;
b
p = .001;
c
p = .021.