Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal septum

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a malignant tumour frequently described arising from seromucinous salivary tissue in the major and minor salivary glands. Within the nasal cavity, it is uncommon and usually involves the lateral wall. A rare case of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal septum is presented along with a review of the literature. The presentation and management of this uncommon condition is discussed.     

Collision tumor of a hypopharyngeal adenoidcystic carcinoma and a laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma

INTRODUCTION: Malignancies in head and neck cancer are mainly squamous cell carcinomas. Adenoid cystic carcinomas are rare lesions of this site. Laryngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma is estimated to occur in 0.1 - 0.7 % of all laryngeal carcinomas. Adenoid cystic carcinomas are rarely located in the hypopharynx. To our knowledge there is no case report of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the hypopharynx as part of a collision tumor of the larynx. CASE REPORT: A 47-year-old male patient was diagnosed with an adenoid cystic carcinoma of the hypopharynx and a squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx. Because of local extension of both tumors laryngectomy and partial pharyngotomy with bilateral neck dissection was performed followed by radiation therapy. Clinical aspects as well as histomorphological and immunohistochemical criteria of both tumor entities are discussed. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Immunohistochemical characteristics showed two different carcinoma entities in the larynx and hypopharynx. Only by complete histological investigation of a carcinoma those rare cases of a collision tumor can be detected. Both tumor entities need to be considered for therapy strategy and oncological follow-up planning.     

Sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma with widespread symptomatic bony metastasis

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a fairly uncommon salivary neoplasm of the head and neck. These lesions often progress insidiously, and they have a propensity for early perineural spread and bony invasion. Distant metastasis to the lungs is fairly common and is usually fatal. We report a rare case of adenoid cystic carcinoma in a patient who on initial evaluation had widespread bony metastasis but no pulmonary involvement.     

Treatment-induced changes of lymphocyte subsets in patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the head and neck is a rare and highly malignant tumor, characterized by perineural growth and early distant...     

Laryngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma in a child: a case report

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a malignant tumor of the major and minor salivary glands. Because it grows very slowly, it is often diagnosed at a late stage. The combination of a delayed diagnosis and the tumor's propensity for early perineural and hematologic spread increases the risk of local recurrence and systemic metastasis, often many years after the primary tumor has been diagnosed and treated. Only 80 cases of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx have been previously reported in the literature. We report a new case of laryngeal subglottic adenoid cystic carcinoma in a 12-year-old boy.     

Clinicopathological characteristics and perineural invasion in adenoid cystic carcinoma: a systematic review

IntroductionAdenoid cystic carcinoma is the most frequent malignant tumor of the submandibular gland and the minor salivary glands. It is a malignant neoplasm that, despite its slow growth, shows an unfavorable prognosis.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature on Adenoid cystic carcinoma in the head and neck region and its clinicopathological characteristics, with emphasis on the perineural invasion capacity of the tumor.MethodsA systematic search of articles published between January 2000 and January 2014 was performed in the PubMed/MEDLINE, SciELO, Science Direct, and Scopus databases.ResultsNine articles were selected for this systematic review. These demonstrated that the female gender was more often affected and that malignant tumors showed a high rate of distant metastasis, recurrence, and a low survival rate. The presence of perineural invasion ranged from 29.4% to 62.5% and was associated with local tumor recurrence.ConclusionAdenoid cystic carcinoma is commonly characterized by the presence of pain, high rate of recurrence, metastasis, and a low survival rate. Reporting studies with patient follow-up is of utmost importance for a better clinical-pathological understanding and to improve the prognosis of this pathology.     

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck: a review

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This purpose of this article is to review and provide an update of current publications on the evaluation and management of adenoid cystic carcinoma. RECENT FINDINGS: Adenoid cystic carcinoma is an uncommon salivary gland malignancy that presents insidiously and is generally advanced when diagnosed. Current effective treatment modalities include surgery and irradiation, but locoregional recurrences are frequent and may present as early as 2 years. Patients survive with recurrent and metastatic disease for several years despite not being offered any treatment. Molecular analysis of the tumors is being undertaken, with optimistic results capable of selecting high-risk patients who may benefit from adjuvant treatment such as chemotherapy SUMMARY: Little progress has been made in advancing "curative" treatment of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck. The disease is said to have a fatal outcome. The time is now opportune for a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial to identify patients who would benefit from adjuvant radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy in the control of locoregional recurrences and the prevention of distant metastases.     

Adenocarcinoma of the larynx.

Adenocarcinomas make up less than one per cent of laryngeal malignancies. Nonspecific adenocarcinomas and adenoid cystic carcinomas comprise most of the glandular neoplasms. Adenoid cystic carcinoma has a slight preponderance in females, and often follows a long course similar to this tumor when it occurs in salivary glands. The nonspecific adenocarcinomas occur predominately in males and have a low survival with most patients dying within two years. Less common adenocarcinomas include oncocytoid carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and metastatic adenocarcinoma.     

外耳道腺样囊性癌24例临床分析

目的探讨外耳道腺样囊性癌的临床诊断和治疗策略。方法回顾性分析解放军总医院1996—2007年经治的24例外耳道腺样囊性癌患者的临床资料,并用Kaplan-Meier法计算生存率。结果全组24例患者中,行局限性外耳道肿物切除术3例,行部分骨性外耳道和软骨切除加乳突根治术11例,行颞骨次全切除术9例,颞骨全切除术1例。4例晚期患者腮腺因受侵而切除。23例患者术后加用辅助放疗。全组总的5年累计生存率为71-4％．10年累计生存率为38．1％;临床误诊的患者与未被误诊患者的10年生存率分别为21．9％和59-3％（P=0．012）。结论外耳道腺样囊性癌生长缓慢,但长期效果差,对肿瘤的扩大切除可能提高生存率、降低复发,手术加放疗是有效的综合治疗策略。     

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (CAC) of the naso-sinonasal cavities: report of 5 cases, review of the literature

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare tumour which mainly affects the major and accessory salivary glands. We report 5 new cases affecting the nose and sinuses, and based on these review the literature to determine how this disorder can be better treated, given the significant morbidity and mortality of the condition.     

外耳道腺样囊性癌6例

目的：探讨外耳道腺样囊性癌的临床及病理特点,以提高诊断和治疗水平。方法：回顾性分析6例外耳道腺样囊性癌患者的临床表现、治疗及随访结果,其中5例行颞骨次全切除术（含外耳道全切除）,1例行外耳道后下壁广泛切除及鼓室成形术。结果：全部患者术后随访8～21个月无复发。结论：外耳道腺样囊性癌生长缓慢,可长期带瘤生存,但远期预后不佳,首次治疗应该采用扩大根治性手术以提高治愈率。     

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the external auditory canal

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the external auditory canal is much less common than squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Signs and symptoms of the case presented here consisted of a longstanding discharging ear, a progressive hearing loss, and the presence of a circumferential subcutaneous induration in the distal third of the external auditory canal. No dizziness, tinnitus, or facial weakness was present. Computed tomography showed a soft tissue mass in the external auditory canal and middle ear with no lytic areas of the mastoid or the temporal region. A biopsy specimen was interpreted as an adenoid cystic carcinoma. Treatment consisted of radical excision of the external auditory canal via a modified temporal bone resection. This radical approach resulted in the local eradication of the lesion.     

鼻腔鼻窦腺样囊性癌18例临床分析

目的：探讨鼻腔鼻窦腺样囊性癌的临床特点。方法：18例鼻腔鼻窦腺样囊性癌患者,16例行手术＋术后放疗,2例行单纯放疗。结果：随访5年,早期（Ⅰ、Ⅱ期）患者8例均无死亡;晚期（Ⅲ、Ⅳ期）患者10例,死亡5例,失访1例。高分化组11例中,1例死亡;中低分化组7例中,死亡4例,失访1例。结论：鼻腔鼻窦腺样囊性癌临床症状不典型,应提高对该病的认识,防止误诊;预后有赖于病理分型和临床分期;高分期及高侵袭性腺样囊性癌预后差。     

Nonsquamous carcinomas of the larynx.

Nonsquamous carcinomas make up fewer than 1% of all epithelial malignancies of the larynx. The majority are subsurface in origin and arise from seromucous glands of the larynx. Adenoid cystic carcinoma is not only representative of this group, it is the most prevalent. All other salivary-type carcinomas are rare. Rarer still are surface adenocarcinomas. Neuroendocrine carcinomas appear to constitute the majority of so-called laryngeal adenocarcinomas.     

Ceruminoma

A unique case of adenoid cystic carcinoma arising in a ceruminous gland, with widespread pulmonary metastases, is presented. This is the first case in the English literature in which the diagnosis was made from material obtained by needle aspiration from a pulmonary metastasis. The literature is reviewed and the histological features and clinical course are discussed in the paper. Adenoid cystic carcinoma is the most common tumor of ceruminous gland origin, and is the only one which produces widespread metastases in the lungs. Tumors arising from ceruminous glands are slightly more prevalent in females, and pulmonary metastases occur almost three times as often in females as in males. Suggested treatment is wide local excision of the primary tumor and of local recurrences, and excision of distant metastases when possible. Irradiation is useful only for palliation. All patients, but especially females, should be followed carefully for the detection of possible pulmonary metastases.     

综合法治疗鼻腔腺样囊性癌19例报告

目的：探讨提高鼻腔腺样囊性癌疗效的治疗方法。方法：对１９例腺样囊性癌患者行手术和术前诱导性化疗加放疗，即综合治疗。结果：随访５年、８年及１０年，局部复发率分别为５．３％、２１．１％及３１．６％。结论：腺样囊化癌局部浸润性强，鼻腔的解剖部位特殊，手术难以广泛彻底切除，术前化疗加放疗可杀灭隐性癌灶，抑制原发灶，对降低局部复发率和癌转移，是一种有效的治疗措施。     

Minor salivary gland tumors of the lip and buccal mucosa

Between 1944 and 1985, 50 patients with minor salivary gland tumors of the lip and buccal mucosa were treated at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: 19 with lip and 31 with buccal mucosa tumors. The male-to-female ratios were 2.8:1 for lip and 1:2.9 for the buccal mucosa tumors. Patient age at presentation ranged from 18 to 98 years with a median of 55 years. Treatment consisted of surgery alone for 28 patients, radiotherapy in 9 patients, and combined therapy for 13. Adenoid cystic carcinoma was the predominant histologic type, accounting for 21 (42%) tumors. Risk for recurrence was influenced by histology, the presence of perineural invasion, and the location of the primary tumor. Six patients developed recurrent disease; all six had adenoid cystic carcinoma. The therapeutic approach and the rationale for combined treatment of these neoplasms are discussed.     

外耳道腺样囊性癌的远处转移及预后分析

目的 探讨外耳道腺样囊性癌远处转移的相关危险因素及其对预后的影响.方法 回顾性分析22例江苏省人民医院2007年6月至2019年3月行原发灶根治手术且病理确诊为外耳道腺样囊性癌患者的临床和随访信息,单因素及多因素回归分析远处转移的危险因素及其对预后的影响.结果 患者远处转移率为40.9％,其中肺转移发生率最高,达66....     

Salivary gland tumors of the lip

The UCLA experience with minor salivary gland tumors of the lip is presented and contrasted with that of the literature. The incidence of benign to malignant tumors of the lip does not follow the inverse relationship stated in the axiom that the smaller the salivary gland the greater the probability that a developing tumor will be malignant. Benign tumors represent over 80% of all salivary gland tumors of the lip. There is no preponderant malignant tumor for the lip. Adenoid cystic carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma occur with almost equal frequency. Because of the indolent nature of these tumors, excellent survival rates can be achieved with wide local excision with few recurrences, if the tumors are adequately treated when first seen.     

Adenoid cystic carcinoma — Clinical presentation and cytological diagnosis

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a tumor arising from the minor salivary glands, the palate being the commonest site. It accounts for about 1% of all head and neck malignancies. We report a case with the typical presentation of a palatal growth with extensive intra-cranial invasion. The diagnosis of this case and a brief review of literature is discussed. Final diagnosis of this case was made from cytological reports. The dry smears stained with MGG were found to be definitely superior to the alcohol fixed slides stained with papanicolaou. The aim here is to highlight the importance of cytology in the diagnosis of such tumors.