Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Skin
Vohra, L.S.; Basu, S.K.; Tiwari, V.D.
Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology 54(4): 213-215
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0973-3922 PMID: 28134218 Document Number: 311683
Adenoid cystic carcinoma commonly arises from the major and minor salivary glands. Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma is extremely rare. The tumour was hard, non-tender, and fixed to the underlying stucture with visible congested veins. Histopathologically, large cell masses with adenoid or cribriform pattern, forming cystic spaces at places were seen. Solid epithelial nests and a few ductal structures were also seen. Plumonary metastases were another unusual feature in our patient perhaps not reported before.