An atypical presentation of swelling in the floor of the mouth – A case report

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Author Details : Nerella Narendra Kumar*, Savitha S Shettar, Mamatha Gowda Panchaksharappa, Rajeshwari G Annigeri

Volume : 4, Issue : 4, Year : 2018

Article Page : 239-241

https://doi.org/10.18231/2395-499X.2018.0054

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Abstract

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a neoplasm arising from salivary gland epithelium that affects commonly minor salivary glands, among which palate being the most common site. ACC accounts for about 1% of malignancies that do affect the head and neck region. It usually affects the individuals in the 5^th and 6^th decade of life. Clinical course is characterized by indolent, locally invasive growth with high propensity for perineural invasion, local recurrence and distant metastasis. Here we report a case with the unusual presentation of ACC in the young male patient.

Keywords: Swelling, Floor of the mouth, Salivary gland, Adenoid cystic carcinoma.

How to cite : Kumar N N, Shettar S S, Panchaksharappa M G, Annigeri R G, An atypical presentation of swelling in the floor of the mouth – A case report. Int J Oral Health Dent 2018;4(4):239-241

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