Clinicopathological Profile of Intraosseous Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Jaws: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological features, survival rate, and potential prognostic markers of the jaws' primary intraosseous adenoid cystic carcinoma (PIACC).

Materials and methods

MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Embase searches were performed with the keywords "adenoid cystic carcinoma," and "jaw," or "maxilla," or "mandible." We included articles that evaluated cases diagnosed as PIACC in jaws. Studies with insufficient demographic data, inconclusive histopathologic diagnosis, and appropriate follow-up were excluded. The Joanna Briggs Institute tool was used to assess the risk of bias.

Results

Fifty-five PIACC comprising 27 studies met the inclusion criteria. The mean age of the patients was 56.4 ± 19.6 years with no sex predilection. PIACC showed

SUBMITTER: Lavareze L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12774579 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature