Salivary gland acinic cell carcinoma
Salivary gland acinic cell carcinoma
Definition
A carcinoma of the salivary gland characterized by serous acinar cell differentiation. The vast majority of cases occur in the parotid gland. It usually presents as a slowly enlarging mass. A minority of patients experience pain. It may recur or metastasize. Multiple recurrences and metastasis to cervical lymph nodes are usually associated with a poor prognosis.
Also known as acinic cell carcinoma of salivary gland, acinic cell carcinoma of the salivary gland, acinic cell neoplasm of salivary gland, acinic cell neoplasm of the salivary gland, acinic cell tumor of salivary gland, acinic cell tumor of the salivary gland, acinic cell tumour of salivary gland, acinic cell tumour of the salivary gland, salivary gland acinic cell cancer, salivary gland acinic cell neoplasm, salivary gland acinic cell tumor, salivary gland acinic cell tumour — 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 |
| 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 |