Major salivary gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma
Major salivary gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma
Definition
A carcinoma that arises from a pleomorphic adenoma in the major salivary glands. It usually originates in the parotid gland. Patients usually present with a history of a long-standing tumor mass which grew rapidly in the past few months. Patients with non-invasive or minimally invasive carcinoma have an excellent prognosis. In cases where there is invasion of the surrounding tissues, the clinical course is aggressive.
Also known as carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of Major salivary gland, carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the Major salivary gland, major salivary gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma, major salivary gland salivary gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma — 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 |