Acinic cell carcinoma of the salivary gland
The acinic cell carcinoma is derived from serous acinar cells and is found almost exclusively in the parotid gland. About 70% are found in women. They account for 1% of all salivary tumours.
It is treated aggressively, by radical excision. In the parotid, this amounts to a superficial parotidectomy.
Acinic cell carcinoma is a low grade tumour and post - operative radiotherapy is not necessary. It grows slowly and metastasizes late. The prognosis after treatment is good with a 90% 5 year survival rate.
Reference
- Bradley PJ. Frequency and Histopathology by Site, Major Pathologies, Symptoms and Signs of Salivary Gland Neoplasms. Adv Otorhinolaryngol. 2016;78:9-16.
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