title: Adenoid cystic carcinoma presenting as an ulcer on the floor of the mouth: a rare case report.
abstract: Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare epithelial tumour, and comprises about 1% of all malignant tumours of the oral and maxillofacial region. It is a malignant tumour which may develop in the trachea, bronchus, lungs or mammary glands, in addition to the head and neck region. Occurrences in the head and neck are mostly detected in the major salivary gland, oral cavity, pharynx and paranasal sinus where it presents as a slow growing firm nodular swelling. The aim of the article is to highlight the unique presentation of adenoid cystic carcinoma as a solitary ulcer on the floor of the mouth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, NIMS Dental College and Hospital, NIMS University, Jaipur, India.
authors.forename: Saba
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Darshan Dental College, Udaipur, India.
authors.forename: Khalid
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Agwani
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, NIMS Dental College and Hospital, NIMS University, Jaipur, India.
authors.forename: Puneet
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bhargava
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, India.
authors.forename: Sreeja P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Adenoid cystic carcinoma; Carcinoma; Oral cavity; Salivary gland neoplasms