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Acinic cell carcinoma of minor salivary gland origin

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Peter Zbaeren ,
Willy Lehmann  and
Sven Widgren
Peter Zbaeren*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity Hospital Geneva, Switzerland.
Willy Lehmann
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity Hospital Geneva, Switzerland.
Sven Widgren
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology. University Hospital Geneva, Switzerland.
*
Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck surgery, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Abstract

The occurrence of acinic cell carcinoma in the minor salivary glands appears to he exceptional. A review of the English language literature revealed about 80 previously reported cases. In this paper. the clinical behaviour and pathological findings in three cases are reported.

The tumours took their origin from the hard palate, soft palate and lower lip. The three cases presented with malignant clinical behaviour; all three recurred. In one case the local recurrence was multinodular with capsular infiltration. Two cases developed regional lymph node metastasis, and one metasized to the lung and liver. In one the tumour infiltrated bony structures, and nerve in another. These cases tend to support the belief of some authors that acinic cell ‘tumours’ are clinically malignant and should be included in the carcinoma group.

Keywords

Salivary gland neoplasmsAcinic cell carcinoma
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 9 , September 1991 , pp. 782 - 785
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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