Colonic Metastasis of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma 19 Years after the Primary Tumor Resection. (28th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mallikarjunappa, Subramanya Sakaleshpura; Jakate, Shriram; Cheng, Lin
• Other Names: Marino Mirella Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pathology. Volume 2021(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04-28
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology; Pathology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.07
• DOI: 10.1155/2021/5511935
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6781

Abstract

Abstract : Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a tumor characterized by slow growth and late distant metastasis. The lung and breast are the most common sites for metastasis. Colonic metastasis of such a tumor is rare, with few case reports available. Here, we report a case of ACC arising from minor salivary gland that metastasized to the colon 19 years after the primary tumor resection, with literature review of the clinical, histological, and molecular features of ACC. This case raises our awareness of such tumors as a differential diagnosis of colorectal cancer.