salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma

Term ID

DOID:4866

Synonyms

• Cylindroma

Definition

A salivary gland carcinoma that is characterized by a distinctive pattern in which abnormal nests or cords of epithelial cells surround and/or infiltrate ducts or glandular structures within the affected organ. These structures are typically filled with a mucous-like material or contain abnormal fibrous membranes. https://oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/rare/adenoid-cystic-carcinoma/

References

• MESH:D003528
• NCI:C2970
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:11671000
• UMLS_CUI:C0010606

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:4866 )