Two Uncommon Sites of Metastasis: Breast and Hypophysis Metastases of Head and Neck Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Detected by FDG PET/CT
Journal Title: Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy - Year 2017, Vol 26, Issue 3
Abstract
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare epithelial malignancy arising from secretory glands, particularly the salivary glands. It tends to invade nerves and has a high potential for distant hematogenous metastasis, especially to the lungs, bone, liver and brain. The breast and hypophysis are not common sites of ACC metastatic disease. Herein, we report a case of ACC of the head and neck region with two unusual sites of metastases, the hypophysis and breast. Keywords: PET/CT, adenoid cystic carcinoma, breast, hypophysis, metastasis
Authors and Affiliations
Evrim Sürer Budak, Şenay Yıldırım, Sevim Yıldız, Ali Ozan Öner, Şeyda Gündüz
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