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Aggressive adenoid cystic carcinoma involving palate extending to maxillary sinus in a young female
Author(s) -
Santosh Patil,
AbdalwahabM Alzwiri Zwiri,
KrishnaA Rao,
Ravi Kumar Gudipaneni,
KuraymKhalid Kuraym Alenazi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of oral research and review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-2541
pISSN - 2249-4987
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4987.182484
Subject(s) - adenoid cystic carcinoma , medicine , hard palate , maxillary sinus , head and neck , adenoid , carcinoma , dentistry , surgery , pathology
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant tumor that affects the head and neck region. It is a malignant tumor arising from minor salivary glands, palate being the most common intraoral location, usually affecting individuals of the fifth decade. This tumor generally has a slow growth rate, and it is often present for several years before the patient seeks treatment. We report a case of extensive ACC involving palate, extending to a maxillary sinus in a young lady

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