An unusual presentation of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the minor salivary glands with cranial nerve palsy: a case study
2007
A Case Study of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma with Cranial Nerve Palsy
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Abdul-Hussein Amal, Morris Pierre, Markova Tsveti
Primary Institution: Wayne State University
Conclusion
This case highlights the unusual presentation of adenoid cystic carcinoma with intracranial invasion and cranial nerve involvement.
Supporting Evidence
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare tumor, comprising about 1% of all malignant tumors in the oral and maxillofacial region.
- The patient had a 14-year history of migraine headaches that changed in character before diagnosis.
- MRI revealed a large mass in the clivus extending to involve the nasopharynx and cavernous sinuses.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare type of cancer that affected her nerves and caused severe headaches, but doctors were able to remove the tumor.
Methodology
The patient underwent total gross surgical resection and radiation therapy after diagnosis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
49-year-old African American female with a history of hypertension and migraine headaches.
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