Metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland with parotid and pulmonary involvement: a rare case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is an uncommon tumor that arises mainly in the head and neck area. It represents <1% of all head and neck malignancies and about 4-10% of all salivary gland tumors. This study presents a 27-year-old patient who was found to have ACC of the lacrimal gland and was treated with surgical resection and adjuvant radiotherapy, came back with metastatic disease to the parotid gland and the lungs. This review explores the clinical, radiographic, and pathological characteristics of these uncommon malignant tumors, along with available treatment approaches.
Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf216
Authors: Elias Edward Lahham, Dana Abu Naji, Sally Diab, Harun Awadallah, Shorok Mahajna, Adam Dacca, Mohand Abulihya, Jalal Qawasmeh
Institutions: Augusta Victoria Hospital, Al-Quds University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,000
OpenAlex ID: W4409460413