Cribriform Adenocarcinoma of Palate a Rare Variant of Polymorphous Adenocarcinoma with Differences: A Case Report & Review
Published: 2021-08-28
Page: 209-214
Issue: 2021 - Volume 4 [Issue 2]
Priyanga G.
Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore, India.
Sabarad Pallavi *
Department of Oral Pathology, Yenepoya Dental College, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Devasia Jofy
Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Cribriform adenocarcinoma is a rare salivary gland tumour. It is considered as polymorphous adenocarcinoma of salivary gland with unique features
Case Report: A 42 years old female patient reported with a complaint of swelling on right side of the cheek. On clinical, histopathological examination, we concluded it as cribriform adenocarcinoma of minor salivary gland.
Conclusion: Cribriform adenocarcinoma should be considered as separate entity due to its clinical course and prognosis. It should be differentiated from papillary thyroid carcinoma & polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma. In the present case considering site of the lesion & histopathological patterns of the tumour it is considered as a rare case report.
Keywords: Cribriform adenocarcinoma, Polymorphous “Low Grade” Adenocarcinoma (PLGA), salivary glands