Minor salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma
Minor salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma
Definition
An aggressive carcinoma that arises from the minor 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.
Also known as adenoid cystic carcinoma of minor salivary gland, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the minor salivary gland, minor 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 |
| Minor salivary gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Minor 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 |