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World J Clin Cases. Mar 26, 2025; 13(9): 99964
Published online Mar 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i9.99964
Scapular metastasis from acinic cell carcinoma of parotid gland: A case report
Xue Peng, Hai-Yan Xing, Duo-An Zheng, Chang-Chun Chen, Deng-Qun Sun
Deng-Qun Sun, Duo-An Zheng, Department of General Surgery, The Chinese People’s Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei 230001, Anhui Province, China
Chang-Chun Chen, Hai-Yan Xing, Department of Radiology, The Chinese People’s Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei 230001, Anhui Province, China
Xue Peng, Department of Pathology, The Chinese People’s Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, Hefei 230001, Anhui Province, China
Author contributions: Sun DQ, Chen CC, Zheng DA, Xing HY, and Peng X contributed to the concept of the study, drafting of the manuscript, and critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; and all authors had full access to the data, contributed to the study, approved the final version for publication, and take responsibility for its accuracy and integrity.
Informed consent statement: The patient was treated in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Patient consent was obtained for all investigations including treatment, procedures, and publication.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Xue Peng, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, The Chinese People’s Armed Police Forces Anhui Provincial Corps Hospital, No. 78 Changfeng Road, Luyang District, Hefei 230001, Anhui Province, China. pxuecn@126.com
Received: August 4, 2024
Revised: October 18, 2024
Accepted: December 2, 2024
Published online: March 26, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Metastatic acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland spreading to the scapular region is an exceedingly rare occurrence, and the mechanisms and clinical implications of such metastasis remain unclear. This case stands out for its uniqueness and provides a valuable opportunity for further research, offering insights into the metastatic pathways and prognostic factors associated with acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland.