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Acinic cell carcinoma of salivary glands

Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al.

An acinic cell carcinoma of the salivary glands is a rare a type of neoplasm which only accounts for ≈ 1- 3 % of all salivary gland tumours. 

Pathology

Resembles normal serous cells of the salivary glands

Location

The majority arise in the parotid gland (81 - 98% 3). They can be bilateral and multicentric.

Differential diagnoses

Warthin tumour : much more common

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