Acinic cell tumor of the palate

Abstract

A rare acinic cell carcinoma of the soft palate is reported and its potential for recurrence and metastasis discussed. A wide ablation created a speech-crippling defect that was reconstructed with an island flap from the opposite side and a pharyngeal flap for nasal lining and an island flap from the same side for oral cover. Speech is again normal.

Influences of Acinic Cell Carcinoma on Speech and Resonance: A Single Case Study

“…Removal of an acinic cell carcinoma of the soft palate causes various issues on speech functions. In a case discussed in the study of Deutsch and Millard (1977), speech was severely affected in the patient. Pharyngeal flap was used for nasal lining and for oral cover.…”