Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the tongue: case report and literature review.
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a common malignant neoplasm originated from salivary glands. The clinical and pathological findings typical of this tumor include slow growth, perineural invasion, and potential local recurrence. It accounts for nearly 2% to 4% of head and neck area tumors. In minor salivary glands it usually affects the palate. We described herein the case of a patient who presented a posterior tongue lesion, which was treated with surgery and radiotherapy as additional treatment. We also carried out a brief literature review on the subject.
Soares
Eduardo Costa Studart
EC
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Division of Walter Cantídio University Hospital, Stomatology and Oral Surgery at School of Dentistry of Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil. estudart@yahoo.com.br
Carreiro Filho
Fernando Porto
FP
Costa
Fábio Wildson Gurgel
FW
Vieira
Ana Carolina Maciel Jácome
AC
Alves
Ana Paula Negreiros Nunes
AP
D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery