Polymorphous adenocarcinoma (previously known as polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma) is a type of cancer that arises in the salivary glands. It typically occurs in the minor salivary glands found throughout the mouth and throat. This tumour is most commonly seen in the palate, but it can also occur in other areas such as the lip, buccal mucosa …
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What is secretory carcinoma of the salivary glands? Secretory carcinoma is a relatively uncommon type of salivary gland cancer. It is characterized by a genetic change involving the genes ETV6, RET, or NTRK3. This genetic change results in a combination or fusion of two of the three genes. A similar tumour can be found in …
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What is a myoepithelioma? A myoepithelioma is a non-cancerous type of salivary gland tumour. It is made up of specialized myoepithelial cells that are normally found in the salivary gland. This tumour should not be confused with the similarly named myoepithelioma that starts in soft tissue. Where is myoepithelioma normally found? Most myoepitheliomas are found …
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