Term ID: | 6402 |
Name: | salivary gland basal cell adenocarcinoma |
Definition: | A rare adenocarcinoma of the major and minor salivary glands, originating from basaloid, myoepithelial and ductal cells. While morphologically resembling basal cell carcinomas, it is a distinct entity. The tumor is not encapsulated, may invade locally, and less frequently may metastasize. It usually occurs in older patients. |
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Synonyms: | basal cell adenocarcinoma; basal cell adenocarcinoma of salivary gland; basal cell adenocarcinoma of the salivary gland; saliva-secreting gland skin basal cell carcinoma; salivary gland basal cell adenocarcinoma; skin basal cell carcinoma of saliva-secreting gland |
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OMIM: MSeqDR : Genes: PLCD1; |
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