parotid gland adenoid cystic carcinoma
An aggressive carcinoma that arises from the parotid gland. It is characterized by the presence of malignant epithelial and myoepithelial cells forming cribriform, tubular, and solid patterns. It usually presents as a slow growing mass. Patients develop pain because of the tendency of these carcinomas to invade perineural tissues.
MONDO:0021331
carcinoma of parotid gland
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MONDO:0045063
major salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma
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adenoid cystic carcinoma of parotid
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adenoid cystic carcinoma of parotid gland
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adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid
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adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland
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parotid adenoid cystic carcinoma
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parotid gland adenoid cystic carcinoma
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