Disease & disorder
major salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma
MONDO:0045063
An aggressive carcinoma that arises from the major salivary glands. It is characterized by the presence of malignant epithelial and myoepithelial cells forming cribriform, tubular, and solid patterns. It usually presents as a slow growing mass. Patients develop pain because of the tendency of these carcinomas to invade perineural tissues.
Outbreak surveillance
Global reported eventsExplore recent public health notices potentially related to major salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma. Results are keyword matches, not yet verified disease-to-outbreak relationships.
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Drugs being studied
Disease identity and terminology: MONDO. Trial relationships: ClinicalTrials.gov.