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ArticleBMJ case reports2025

Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma arising in the scalp: a diagnostic challenge.

Jonathan Mokhtar, Fatemeh Akbarpoor, Neshteman Gorgees Oghanna, Nicholas John Bennett

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Jonathan MokhtarCollege of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE jonathan.mokhtar@students.mbru.ac.ae.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-8786-5246
Fatemeh AkbarpoorCollege of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4741-4377
Neshteman Gorgees OghannaCollege of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE.
Nicholas John BennettCollege of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE.

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Abstract

Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma (PCACC) is a rare adnexal tumour of the skin, predominantly affecting individuals over 50 years of age, with no established gender predilection. It can arise on various anatomical sites without a clear preference. To date, fewer than 200 cases have been documented in the literature.We present a case of a young, otherwise healthy female who developed a slow-growing painless, skin-coloured scalp nodule. Histopathological examination of an excisional biopsy revealed a dermal tumour composed of basaloid cells arranged in a characteristic cribriform pattern. A thorough diagnostic workup, including sonographic imaging, immunohistochemical analysis and multidisciplinary team discussions, ultimately confirmed the diagnosis of PCACC. This case underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with PCACC.

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Carcinoma, Adenoid CysticHead and Neck NeoplasmsScalpSkin NeoplasmsAdultBiopsyDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansDermatologyEar, nose and throat/otolaryngologyIncidencePlastic and reconstructive surgerySkin cancer

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PMID40132955
PMCPMC11937883

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