Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma also known as ACC is a form of cancer that is considered rare. This condition has the ability to afflict several different regions of the body. Among the areas of the body that may be infected by ACC are the breast, glands of the eyes, lungs and brain, the trachea and the paranasal sinuses. Most commonly this rare cancer is discovered in the regions of the head and neck, especially the salivary glands. Other names or terms that may be used to describe ACC include adenocyst, adenocystic ACC, malignant cylindroma and AdCC. ACC is one of the most common varieties of tumor that is known to affect the salivary gland and breed tumors in this region. ACC is, in most cases, a slow growing condition which makes it possible for individuals that develop to have a much lower  [...]

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma or ACC can afflict many parts of the body including the breast, sinuses, throat and glands of the eye, lung and brain. Even though it may occur in all these areas it is often the most common in the head and neck area, more specifically the salivary glands. There are many symptoms that may be experienced by individuals in relation to ACC. These symptoms include paralysis of the face or nerves, lumps around the face, ears, jaw and mouth, drooping eyelids, changes in vision or hearing, hoarseness or difficulty swallowing and problems related to the respiratory system. If this condition affects the lung area some additional symptoms that may be encountered include coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing. There are two common treatments for ACC. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma  [...]

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma also known as ACC is a rare cancer that is most commonly found in the head and neck areas, specifically the salivary glands. Some other areas that it has been known to manifest itself in include the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, breast and uterus. Most cases of this cancer present itself in individuals between the ages of 40 and 45 years. The progression of this disease is slow and often relentless and has common recurrences and may move to other places like the liver, lungs and bones. Although ACC has a survival rate of about five years this decreases with the passing of time after diagnosis. ACC is one cancer that is known to infect and spread through the nerves. This is also known as perineural invasion. Infection of the lymph nodes is not a common occurrence  [...]

Several tests would be carried out for diagnosing AdCC cancer and ascertaining its metastasis with certain tests additionally helping in choosing the right course of treatment to be employed. In majority of the cancers, a biopsy procedure is the sole means of making distinct cancer identification. In case a biopsy procedure is not feasible, then other types of tests for assisting in diagnosing the cancer would be suggested. Certain imaging techniques could be employed for checking the cancer metastasis. The doctor would take into consideration the following four aspects while deciding on the test to be performed for diagnosis, namely: How old the patient is and any presence of medical problem. The kind of cancer that is doubted. How severe the signs are appearing. Any past test  [...]

AdCC or adenoid cystic carcinoma treatment is dependent on the extent and placing of the tumor, if it has metastasized and the general health condition of the person. Below explicated are the widely employed treatments for adenoid cystic carcinoma, though patients are egged on to opt for participating in clinical trials when deciding on the line of treatment. Clinical trials are research studies performed for testing any new-fangled treatment for proving its safety quotient, efficacy and probably enhanced standard treatment. 1. Surgery Surgical excision of the tumor is the line of treatment in case of AdCC, when carried out adhering to utmost safety standards and has likelihood of having a favourable result. A surgical oncologist is one proficient in cancer treatment performing the surgery.  [...]

Adenoid cystic carcinoma or AdCC is an atypical type of adenocarcinoma illustrating the cancer that develops in the glandular tissues. AdCC is present chiefly in the regions of the head and neck, however could at times develop in the uterus among females or in other areas of the body. AdCC prevalently is found in the salivary glands that comprise of a collection of secretory cells dispersed all through the inner areas of the URT or upper respiratory tract hence could be found in the regions of the oral palate, nasopharyngeal area, the base of the tongue, the internal mucosa lining of the oral cavity, laryngeal and tracheal area and main salivary glands located on the face. Irrespective of where it originates, it has a tendency of spreading all along the nerves or via the blood. Only in  [...]