Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Trachea

Authors

  • Nosheen Nabi Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Ahmareen Khalid Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Ashok Kumar Tanwani Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan

Keywords:

Tracheal lesion,, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Minor Salivary Glands

Abstract

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a malignant tumor of salivary glands. It is extremely rare in trachea worldwide. They arise in the subepithelioal minor salivary glands, grow slowly and metastasize by perineural invasion. Patient usually presents with dyspnea. It is diagnosed by histopathological evaluation of biopsy taken by endoscopy. Its treatment includes surgical resection with or without radiotherapy. They frequently recur after initial treatment.

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2018-11-21

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Nabi N, Khalid A, Tanwani AK. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Trachea. Int J Pathol [Internet]. 2018 Nov. 21 [cited 2024 Oct. 6];:84-6. Available from: https://jpathology.com/index.php/OJS/article/view/288

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