head and neck

Lymphoepithelial cyst

A lymphoepithelial cyst is a benign (non-cancerous) growth commonly found in the head and neck but less commonly in other parts of the body. It is called “lymphoepithelial” because it comprises lymphoid tissue and epithelial cells. What are the symptoms of a lymphoepithelial cyst? Most lymphoepithelial cysts do not cause any symptoms and are discovered …
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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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Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC)

What is sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma? Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is a type of cancer that starts from cells normally found on the inside of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. This area of the body is called the sinonasal tract. Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma is an aggressive disease with a poor prognosis. Can sinonasal undifferentiated sinonasal carcinoma …
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