Salivary Gland Carcinoma ex Pleomorphic Adenoma - CISMeF
Salivary Gland Carcinoma ex Pleomorphic AdenomaNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Salivary Gland Carcinoma ex Pleomorphic Adenoma;
NCIt definition : A carcinoma that arises from a pleomorphic adenoma in the salivary glands. It usually
originates in the parotid gland. Patients usually present with a history of a long-standing
tumor mass which grew rapidly in the past few months. Patients with non-invasive or
minimally invasive carcinoma have an excellent prognosis. In cases where there is
invasion of the surrounding tissues, the clinical course is aggressive.;