Acinic cell carcinoma overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Acinic cell carcinoma is one of the salivary gland tumors. The symptoms of acinic cell carcinoma include enlarged salivary gland, nausea, vomiting and digestion problems. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Pathophysiology

Features of acinic cell carcinoma on fine needle aspiration include stippled chromatin and granular cytoplasm.

Differential diagnosis

Acinic cell carcinoma should be differentiated from parotitis, parotid gland benign tumor and mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

Epidemiology and demographics

Acinic cell carcinoma can appear at any age however, it is common in children.

Risk factors

Radiation exposure and positive family history are known risk factors for acinic cell carcinoma.

Screening

Screening is not recommended for acinic cell carcinoma.

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