MRI findings of a huge cystadenocarcinoma of the palate.
- Author:
Jin Woo CHOI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Korea. runnachv@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cystadenocarcinoma;
Salivary Glands;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- MeSH:
Cystadenocarcinoma;
Cystadenoma;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Palate;
Salivary Glands
- From:Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2010;40(4):191-196
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Cystadenocarcinoma of the salivary glands is a very rare, slow growing, and low-grade malignant neoplasm. It is characterized by predominantly cystic growth with or without the intraluminal papillary component. However, it lacks of any additional specific histopathologic features that characterize other types of salivary carcinomas showing cystic growth. Therefore, definite diagnosis of the cystadenocarcinoma is difficult and it is often misdiagnosed. It is conceptually the malignant counterpart of the benign cystadenoma. We present a cystadenocarcinoma on the palate of a 49-year-old man with special emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging.
