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Published in: Head & Neck Oncology 1/2009

Open Access 01-12-2009 | Case report

Basal cell adenocarcinoma of a hard palate minor salivary gland: case report and review of the literature

Authors: Bryan K Ward, Raja R Seethala, E Leon Barnes, Stephen Y Lai

Published in: Head & Neck Oncology | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

Objective

Basal cell adenocarcinoma of a minor salivary gland is extremely rare. The goal of this report is to increase awareness of this rare disease and to review and discuss the differential diagnosis and important considerations in treatment.

Study Design

Case report and review of the literature.

Methods

Case report of a basal cell adenocarcinoma of a hard palate minor salivary gland and review of the literature of basal cell adenocarcinoma.

Results

Basal cell adenocarcinomas are slow-growing tumours that most commonly involve the parotid gland and very rarely involve minor salivary glands. Although recurrence rates for these tumours are high, mortality rates are low. Histological diagnosis is important to distinguish this tumour from adenoid cystic carcinoma given the significant difference in disease prognosis.

Conclusions

Diagnosis of these tumours must be made histologically. Recommended treatment options include wide local excision with radiotherapy reserved for close surgical margins or for local recurrence.
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Metadata
Title
Basal cell adenocarcinoma of a hard palate minor salivary gland: case report and review of the literature
Authors
Bryan K Ward
Raja R Seethala
E Leon Barnes
Stephen Y Lai
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Head & Neck Oncology / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1758-3284
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1758-3284-1-41

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