Adenoid cystic carcinoma presenting as an ulcer on the floor of the mouth: a rare case report
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
;
: 253-257, 2014.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare epithelial tumour, and comprises about 1% of all malignant tumours of the oral and maxillofacial region. It is a malignant tumour which may develop in the trachea, bronchus, lungs or mammary glands, in addition to the head and neck region. Occurrences in the head and neck are mostly detected in the major salivary gland, oral cavity, pharynx and paranasal sinus where it presents as a slow growing firm nodular swelling. The aim of the article is to highlight the unique presentation of adenoid cystic carcinoma as a solitary ulcer on the floor of the mouth.
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Main subject:
Pharynx
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Salivary Glands
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Trachea
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Ulcer
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Bronchi
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Salivary Gland Neoplasms
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Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic
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Mammary Glands, Human
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Head
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Lung
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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