CHSJ

Curr Health Sci J, vol. 49, no. 4, 2023

Cystic Adenoid Carcinoma of Lacrimal Gland

[Case Report]

S.B.D. Azeredo(1), N.B. Correa(1), A.E. Martio(2), P.M.M. Filho(1)


(1)University of Passo Fundo, UPF, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil,
(2)Atitus Eduacação, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil


Abstract:

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is an uncommon malignant tumor that accounts for less than 5% of head and neck cancers. ACC is characteristic for its indolent nature and its propensity for late distant metastases. Late diagnosis, tendency to perineural invasion, periosteal infiltration and local recurrence are factors of poor prognosis. Although studies still discuss the ideal treatment, the initial therapy consists of surgical resection, followed by postoperative radiotherapy.


Keywords: Lacrimal gland; adenoid cystic carcinoma; head and neck neoplasms.



Corresponding: Saulo Bueno De Azeredo, University of Passo Fundo, UPF, Passo Fundo, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil, e-mail: saulodeazeredo@yahoo.com.br


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.49.04.17 - Download PDF
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