Adenocystic carcinoma

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Adenocystic carcinoma
TermAdenocystic carcinoma
Short definitionadenocystic carcinoma (A-deh-noyd SIS-tik KAR-sih-NOH-muh) rare type of cancer that begins in cells that line certain internal organs and produce and release substances such as mucus, saliva, or other fluids in the body. Adenoid cystic carcinoma most commonly occurs in the salivary glands, but can also occur in other parts of the body, such as the larynx, trachea, lacrimal gland (the gland that produces tears), breast, and uterus. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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adenocystic carcinoma - (pronounced) (A-deh-noyd SIS-tik KAR-sih-NOH-muh) rare type of cancer that begins in cells that line certain internal organs and produce and release substances such as mucus, saliva, or other fluids in the body. Adenoid cystic carcinoma most commonly occurs in the salivary glands, but can also occur in other parts of the body, such as the larynx, trachea, lacrimal gland (the gland that produces tears), breast, and uterus. Adenoid cystic carcinoma usually grows slowly. It tends to spread along the nerves to nearby tissues and into the blood. In rare cases, it can spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body, especially the lungs

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