Acinic cell carcinoma of the submandibular salivary gland presenting as a large cyst.
Acinic cell carcinomas are rare tumours of salivary gland origin, most commonly seen in middle-aged women and predominantly in the parotid gland. The case of a long-standing, predominantly cystic, acinic cell carcinoma located in the submandibular gland of a child is presented here. The tumour was successfully removed and there has been no recurrence.
Chidzonga
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Department of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, P.O. Box A178, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe. mmchidzonga@medsch.uz.ac.zw <mmchidzonga@medsch.uz.ac.zw>
Makunike-Mutasa
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D018267:Carcinoma, Acinar Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013365:Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery