Salivary gland basal cell adenocarcinoma
Salivary gland basal cell adenocarcinoma
Definition
A rare adenocarcinoma of the major and minor salivary glands, originating from basaloid, myoepithelial and ductal cells. While morphologically resembling basal cell carcinomas, it is a distinct entity. The tumor is not encapsulated, may invade locally, and less frequently may metastasize. It usually occurs in older patients.
Also known as basal cell adenocarcinoma, basal cell adenocarcinoma of salivary gland, basal cell adenocarcinoma of the salivary gland, saliva-secreting gland skin basal cell carcinoma, salivary gland basal cell adenocarcinoma, skin basal cell carcinoma of saliva-secreting gland — 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 |