Adenoid cystic tumor of palate

Case contributed by Melbourne Uni Radiology Masters , 26 Jul 2016
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 8 Sep 2016

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

OPG

OPG. There is no bone abnormality seen within the mandible. There is an area of extensive bone destruction involving the maxilla on its left lateral side. These appearances are suspicious for bone destruction secondary to a probable squamous cell carcinoma.

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

CT Neck

Soft tissue mass destroying the maxillary alveolus and hard palate.

There is involement of the left maxillary antrum and extentsion posteriorly into the pterygopalatine fossa.

No No enlarged cervical nodes are seen

Images Changes:

Image CT (C+ delayed) ( update )

Specifics changed from C+ portal venous phase to C+ delayed.

Image CT (C+ delayed) ( update )

Specifics changed from C+ portal venous phase to C+ delayed.

Updates to Case Attributes

Body was changed:

Adenoid cystic tumour of the palate on histology.

  • -<p>Adenoid cystic tumour of the palate on histology.</p><p> </p>
  • +<p>Adenoid cystic tumour of the palate on histology.</p>

Systems changed:

  • Oncology

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