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adenoid cystic carcinoma

Disease Summary
Associated Targets (99)
Tbio

71

Tchem

22

Tclin

5

Tdark

1


GARD Rare
Mondo Description A malignant tumor arising from the epithelial cells. Microscopically, the neoplastic epithelial cells form cylindrical spatial configurations (cribriform or classic type of adenoid cystic carcinoma), cordlike structures (tubular type of adenoid cystic carcinoma), or solid structures (basaloid variant of adenoid cystic carcinoma). Adenoid cystic carcinomas mostly occur in the salivary glands. Other primary sites of involvement include the lacrimal gland, the larynx, and the lungs. Adenoid cystic carcinomas spread along nerve sheaths, resulting in severe pain, and they tend to recur. Lymph node metastases are unusual; hematogenous tumor spread is characteristic.
Disease Ontology Description An adenocarcinoma that is characterized by bands or cylinders of hyalinized or mucinous stroma separating or surrounded by nests or cords of small epithelial cells.
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0004971:  adenoid cystic carcinoma
EFO:0000231: 
GARD:0005743: 
MESH:D003528: 
NCIT:C2970: 
ONCOTREE:ACYC: 
UMLS:C0010606: