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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Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a type of salivary gland cancer. The tumour is described as a biphasic salivary gland neoplasm because it comprises two populations of cells: ductal (luminal) and myoepithelial (abluminal) cells. The most common location for epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma is the parotid gland. However, the tumour can be found in any salivary glands, including …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for secretory carcinoma of the head and neck. Each section explains a specific aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is secretory carcinoma? Secretory carcinoma is a relatively uncommon type of salivary gland cancer. It is characterized by a genetic …
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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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Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma (HCCC) is a slow-growing type of head and neck cancer. A genetic alteration involving the EWSR1 gene is found in most tumours. This type of cancer is typically found in minor salivary glands in the lip, tongue, buccal mucosa (inner cheeks), gingiva (gums), hard and soft palate (the roof of the …
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Salivary duct carcinoma is a cancer that starts in the salivary glands. The salivary glands are small organs that produce saliva to help chew, swallow, and digest food. This cancer is considered rare and tends to grow more aggressively than other types of salivary gland cancers. Salivary duct carcinoma commonly affects the parotid gland, the …
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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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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a type of salivary gland cancer. The salivary glands are small saliva-producing organs located in the head and neck. Although less common, this type of cancer can also be found in the nasal cavity and lungs. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma comprises three types of cells: mucus-producing cells, epidermoid (squamous-like) cells, and intermediate cells that …
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