J Korean Radiol Soc.  2001 Nov;45(5):451-455. 10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.5.451.

Acinic Cell Carcinoma Arising from Unusual Location: 3 Case Reports

• Yoo YS
• Kim HC
• Hwang IK
• Namkung S
• Lee MR
• Kim BS
• Hwong WC

• KMID: 2200343
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.5.451

Abstract

Most acinic cell carcinomas arise within the parotid gland: extraparotid origin is rare. We encountered three cases of extraparotid acinic cell carcinoma arising in the buccal or palatal region, or the submandibular gland. All three tumors presented as a painless, slow-growing mass. CT imaging indicated that they were well defined, homogeneously enhanced, round masses. In one case, sonography demonstrated relatively homogeneous low echogenicity.

Keyword

Salivary glands; Salivary glands, neoplasms

MeSH Terms

Acinar Cells*
Carcinoma, Acinar Cell*
Parotid Gland
Salivary Glands
Submandibular Gland