Beyond Surgical Treatment in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC) is a rare tumour as it accounts for about 10% of all salivary gland neoplasms. It occurs in all age groups with a predominance of women, but no risk factors have been identified to date. Although AdCC behaves as a slow-growing tumour, it is characterized by multiple and late recurrences. Therefore, we aim to update the knowledge of the treatment options in advanced and recurrent cases.

Materials and methods

We performed a systematic literature review to provide a synthesis of the practical knowledge required for AdCC non-surgical management. Altogether, 99 out of the 1208 available publications were selected for analysis.

Results

AdCC is described as a basaloid tumour consisting of epithelial and myoepithelial cells. Immuno

SUBMITTER: Atallah S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9176735 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature