[Adenoid cystic carcinoma (CAC) of the naso-sinonasal cavities: report of 5 cases, review of the literature].
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare tumour which mainly affects the major and accessory salivary glands. We report 5 new cases affecting the nose and sinuses, and based on these review the literature to determine how this disorder can be better treated, given the significant morbidity and mortality of the condition.
Canivet
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S
CHU Poitiers, Hôpital Jean Bernard, Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, France.
Dufour
X
X
Goujon
J M
JM
Ferrié
J C
JC
Baculard
F
F
Fontanel
J P
JP
Klossek
J M
JM
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed