Incidental Discovery of Acinic Cell Carcinoma of the Minor Salivary Glands in Proximity to a Mucocele

Cavalcante, Israel Leal; Costa-Neto, Hugo; Carmo, Andréia Ferreira Do; Silva, Luiz Arthur Barbosa Da; Andrade, Ana Luiza Dias Leite de; Ferreira, Stefânia Jeronimo; Galvão, Hébel Cavalcanti

doi:10.1016/j.oooo.2017.05.205

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“…Incidental discovery of ACC is not unusual and has been documented in various locations. 15,16 A strong clinical suspicion and review of diagnostic imaging is imperative in proper management. Careful review of the CT scan and MRI for resectability was done wherein the decision to perform a diagnostic surgical excision rather than a repeat biopsy was made.…”

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Parapharyngeal Acinic Cell Carcinoma: Initially Managed as a Case of Peritonsillar Abscess

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Alonzo²,

Ong³

2022

International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery

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We are highlighting an unusual presentation of parapharyngeal acinic cell carcinoma. The patient presented with jaw pain, trismus and a peritonsillar bulge diagnosed as peritonsillar abscess. Medical management was initiated but failed. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was done which revealed abscess formation. Incision and drainage was performed without resolution. Further evaluation led to the diagnosis and surgical management of parapharyngeal acinic cell carcinoma.

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