title: Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal septum.
abstract: Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a malignant tumour frequently described arising from seromucinous salivary tissue in the major and minor salivary glands. Within the nasal cavity, it is uncommon and usually involves the lateral wall. A rare case of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal septum is presented along with a review of the literature. The presentation and management of this uncommon condition is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, United Kingdom. sivajient@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sivaji
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Basavaraj
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dempster
mesh_terms: D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003584:Cytological Techniques; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed