Adenoid cystic carcinoma of submandibular gland metastatic to great toes: case report and literature review

Clin Case Rep. 2016 Jul 20;4(8):820-3. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.635. eCollection 2016 Aug.

Abstract

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant tumor of the salivary glands, with higher frequency in the submandibular gland, a prolonged clinical course, and poor long-term survival. It tends to metastasize to lungs, bone, liver, brain, and rarely to skin. Comprehensive skin examination and appropriate follow-up is recommended, since cutaneous metastasis represents disease progression, requiring management and prognosis adjustment.

Keywords: Adenoid cystic carcinoma; cutaneous metastases.

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