Open AccessCystadenocarcinoma of the mandible
Author(s) -
Jinisha Madathil,
Naveen Kumar,
P. M. Shiny
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_768_16
Subject(s) - cystadenocarcinoma , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , lesion , salivary gland , mucinous cystadenocarcinoma , radiography , pathology , anatomy , radiology , biology , cancer , adenocarcinoma , pancreas , botany , genus
Papillary cystadenocarcinoma of the salivary gland is a rare malignant tumor and occurs in major and minor salivary glands. Papillary cystadenocarcinoma of the mandible is exceptionally rare. It is usually a low-grade destructive tumor with a papillary and cystic architecture. This case describes a unique presentation, location, and radiographic appearance of this lesion.