Parotid Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Metastasizing to the Liver: A Case Report

Authors : Hatice Karaman, Arzu Tasdemir, Ipek Özer, Merve Doğan

Pages : 46-48

Doi:10.38175/phnx.832035

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Publication Date : 2021-03-01

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare malignant neoplasm of the salivary gland. Salivary gland neoplasms constitute 3% of cancers of all sites, of which, 10–15% are malignant. Though adenoid cystic carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor of the submandibular, sublingual and minor salivary glands, it accounts for only 15% of parotid cancers. They are generally slow-growing and spread relentlessly to adjacent structures. Hematogenous spread is more common than lymphatic spread, the common sites of metastasis being the lung, bone, liver, and brain. We present a case of multiple liver metastases occurring 3 years after surgery for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland. The primary therapy, metastasis, and outcome of adenoid cystic carcinoma are discussed.
Keywords : Adenoid kistik karsinom, parotis, karaciğer