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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Histology Prognosis Management Swiss Cheese

Front What does an adenoid cystic carcinoma look like on histology? What is the prognosis? What is the management?
Back ● Swiss cheese (“cribriform”) pattern on histology ● Usually in women ● Highly malignant with significant pain and poor prognosis ● Exenteration is recommended with removal of adjacent bone

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