Major salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma
Major salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma
Definition
An aggressive carcinoma that arises from the major salivary glands. It is characterized by the presence of malignant epithelial and myoepithelial cells forming cribriform, tubular, and solid patterns. It usually presents as a slow growing mass. Patients develop pain because of the tendency of these carcinomas to invade perineural tissues.
Also known as adenoid cystic carcinoma of major salivary gland, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the major salivary gland, major salivary gland adenoid cystic cancer, major salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Major salivary gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Major salivary gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Saliva-secreting gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Saliva-secreting gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |