Parotid gland adenoid cystic carcinoma

Parotid gland adenoid cystic carcinoma

Definition

An aggressive carcinoma that arises from the parotid gland. 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 parotid, adenoid cystic carcinoma of parotid gland, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland, parotid adenoid cystic carcinoma, parotid 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
Parotid gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Parotid 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