Patterns of spread of head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma

We present a review of head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC). Imaging features of the primary tumour, patterns of locoregional spread, and distant metastasis with emphasis on perineural extension and imaging pitfalls are discussed with illustrated examples.

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Published in:Clinical radiology 2015-06, Vol.70 (6), p.644-653
Main Authors: Singh, F.M, Mak, S.Y, Bonington, S.C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic - pathology
Cranial Nerve Neoplasms - pathology
Facial Muscles - innervation
Facial Nerve Diseases - pathology
Head and Neck Neoplasms - pathology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Radiology
Trigeminal Nerve Diseases - pathology
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Summary:We present a review of head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC). Imaging features of the primary tumour, patterns of locoregional spread, and distant metastasis with emphasis on perineural extension and imaging pitfalls are discussed with illustrated examples.
ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1016/j.crad.2015.01.013