High-grade transformation of adenoid cystic carcinoma of parotid gland with isolated intratemporal facial nerve involvement: a case report and literature review

High-grade transformation of adenoid cystic carcinoma of parotid gland with isolated intratemporal facial nerve involvement: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background High-grade transformation Adenoid cystic carcinoma (HGT-AdCC) of the parotid gland is a rare transformation noted in slow growing low grade AdCC. Perineural invasion and spread is an important feature of this tumor. Temporal bone involvement is rare. A total of only 10 cases of H...

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Main Authors: Manu Coimbatore Balakrishnan, Abhijeet Bhatia, Bifica Sofia Lyngdoh, Caleb Harris, Donboklang Lynser, Pranjal Kalita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Subjects:
Carcinoma
Adenoid cystic
Facial paralysis
Parotid gland
Temporal bone
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43046-022-00144-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43046-022-00144-1

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