Open AccessBasal cell adenoma of the salivary gland: Cribriform type, a rare case with review of literature
Author(s) -
Raghunath Prabhu,
Neha Kumar,
Sakshi Sadhu,
Rajgopal Shenoy,
Kuladeepa Ananda Vaidya
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
archives of clinical and experimental surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2146-8133
DOI - 10.5455/aces.20140304011652
Subject(s) - pathology , adenoid cystic carcinoma , salivary gland , medicine , pleomorphic adenoma , malignancy , adenoma , sublingual gland , cribriform , basal (medicine) , parotid gland , myoepithelial cell , carcinoma , immunohistochemistry , insulin
Basal cell adenoma (BCA) of the salivary glands is a rare benign tumor resembling pleomorphic adenoma, but with a prominent basaloid cell layer. The majority of these tumors arise in the parotid glands and account for only 1% of all salivary gland epithelial tumors. We report one such case of a swelling in the floor of the mouth in a 55-year-old female where BCA is the most likely diagnosis; however, histological variation does show a similarity to malignant adenoid cystic carcinoma, thereby making the diagnosis difficult. The incidence of malignancy is relatively higher in the submandibular, sublingual and minor salivary glands. Approximately, 85% of sublingual gland tumors are malignant. Thus, we should be more careful when making a diagnosis in minor salivary gland tumors. [Arch Clin Exp Surg 2016; 5(4.000): 246-249