Unusual presentation of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the maxillary antrum.
Unusual presentation of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the maxillary antrum. Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare tumour which affects mainly the major and accessory salivary glands. It is an aggressive neoplasm characterized by early neural invasion and a high incidence of local recurrence and distant metastases, which may develop years after the initial resection. Surgery followed by radiotherapy seems to be the best treatment. Based on a well-illustrated case of extensive maxillary ACC involving the palate, orbit floor, and pterygo-palatine fossa, we discuss the prognosis and the importance of an early diagnosis of ACC.
Delbouck
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ENT Department, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium. cdelbrou@ulb.ac.be
Roper
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Aubert
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Souchay
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Choufani
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Hassid
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D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus; D008875:Middle Aged; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*