title: Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Buccal Mucosa: A Rare Case Report.
abstract: Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a malignant neoplasm most commonly originating in salivary glands of head and neck region. Among intra oral adenoid cystic carcinoma, buccal mucosa is among the rarest sites. We report a case of adenoid cystic of buccal mucosa in a 40-year old female. We have discussed the clinical features, histopathology, diagnosis and treatment along with a brief review of the relevant literature. Although the buccal mucosa is an uncommon site for adenoid cystic carcinoma, the relatively indolent growth pattern of this case and its location which is rather atypical for this type of salivary gland malignancy primarily warrants the necessity behind reporting of this case. Secondly, adenoid cystic carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of mass of buccal mucosa. It is important to identify such cases rather early and surgical removal with adequate margins is the treatment of choice .
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Uttaranchal Dental and Medical Research Institute, Dehradun, India.
authors: Vipul
authors: V
authors: Garg
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Yamuna Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Gadholi, Yamunanagar, India.
authors: Swati
authors: S
authors: Roy
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Yamuna Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Gadholi, Yamunanagar, India.
authors: Kaveri Surya
authors: KS
authors: Khanna
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Yamuna Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Gadholi, Yamunanagar, India.
authors: Preeti Sethi
authors: PS
authors: Bakshi
authors: Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, Himachal pradesh India.
authors: Isha
authors: I
authors: Chauhan
keywords: Adenoid cystic; Carcinoma; Malignant neoplasm; Salivary gland disorders