| Salivary duct carcinoma | |
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Low magnification micrograph of a salivary duct carcinoma with characteristic comedonecrosis (left of image) adjacent to normal parotid gland (right of image). H&E stain. |
Salivary duct carcinoma, abbreviated SDC, is a rare type of aggressive cancer that arises from the salivary gland ducts. It is predominantly seen in men and, generally, has a poor prognosis.[1]
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The typical presentation is a rapidly growing mass with associated pain.[1] This may be seen in association with neck lymph node swelling (cervical lymphadenopathy), due to metastases, and facial nerve paralysis.
SDC are diagnosed by examination of tissue, e.g. a biopsy.
Their histologic appearance is similar to ductal breast carcinoma.
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