Clinical features, treatment and outcomes in patients with tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma (TACC) is rare and originates from the minor salivary gland. Biologically, TACC results in delayed presentation, and the therapeutic effects of multimodal treatment differ across individuals. This study aimed to review cases of TACC to identify clinical features, imaging modalities, treatment, and patient outcomes across follow-ups.

Methods

The PubMed, Web of Science and MEDLINE databases were searched to identify articles reporting cases of TACC. The study variables included in the analysis were patient demographics, biological characteristics, presenting symptoms, imaging modalities, treatments, follow-up times and survival outcomes.

Results

A total of 76 articles and 1252 cases were included in this review. The m

SUBMITTER: Ran J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7893857 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature