An atypical presentation of swelling in the floor of the mouth – A case report

Authors : Nerella Narendra Kumar, Savitha S Shettar, Mamatha Gowda Panchaksharappa, Rajeshwari G Annigeri

DOI : 10.18231/2395-499X.2018.0054

Volume : 4

Issue : 4

Year : 0

Page No : 239-241

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a neoplasm arising from salivary gland epithelium that affects commonly minor salivary glands, among which palate being the most common site. ACC accounts for about 1% of malignancies that do affect the head and neck region. It usually affects the individuals in the 5^th and 6^th decade of life. Clinical course is characterized by indolent, locally invasive growth with high propensity for perineural invasion, local recurrence and distant metastasis. Here we report a case with the unusual presentation of ACC in the young male patient.

Keywords: Swelling, Floor of the mouth, Salivary gland, Adenoid cystic carcinoma.

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