ACC

Acinic cell carcinoma

Acinic cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that primarily affects the salivary glands. There are three major pairs of salivary glands: the parotid glands, the submandibular glands, and the sublingual glands, along with hundreds of minor salivary glands located throughout the mouth and throat. Acinic cell carcinoma can develop in any of these glands …
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a slow-growing but locally aggressive type of cancer most commonly found in one of the major salivary glands, such as the parotid, submandibular, or sublingual gland. Other locations include the skin, lungs, breasts, and prostate gland. Adenoid cystic carcinoma grows slowly but spreads widely into surrounding tissues. However, unlike other …
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