Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lower lip and buccal mucosa: A case report with review of literature

Abstract

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC) is an aggressive neoplasm that often carries a poor prognosis due to its high recurrence rate. Due to its indolent growth, it is often overlooked by the patients and early diagnosis is often challenging due to its deceptively benign clinical course. We report a case of AdCC in the lower lip and buccal mucosa of a patient with a review of the literature and added emphasis on their diagnosis and prognosis.

Keywords

• adenoid cystic carcinoma
• buccal mucosa
• cribriform
• lower lip
• prognosis