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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2025

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland in a 27-year-old female patient: a case report.

Malisaba Posite Charles, Mihret Adane Woldemichael, Muhindo Kavuyiro Alpha, Elias Amare Hailu, Samrawit Seyoum Halake, Elizabeth Vargas Escalante, Eluzai Ndiwelubula, Kambale Makatsi Jonas, Nkakyekorera Tindoho Sebastiano, Biruk Abera Tumdedo and 1 more

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Malisaba Posite CharlesDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda. charles.malisaba@studwc.kiu.ac.ug.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7996-2952
Mihret Adane WoldemichaelDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Muhindo Kavuyiro AlphaDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Elias Amare HailuDepartment of Oncology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Samrawit Seyoum HalakeDepartment of Oncology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Elizabeth Vargas EscalanteDepartment of Ear, Nose and Throat, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Eluzai NdiwelubulaDepartment of Radiology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Kambale Makatsi JonasDepartment of Radiology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Nkakyekorera Tindoho SebastianoDepartment of Radiology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Biruk Abera TumdedoDepartment of Anesthesiology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Henry WabingaDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.

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backgroundAdenoid cystic carcinoma is a salivary gland cancer that grows slowly and has an unfavorable prognosis. The occurrence of adenoid cystic carcinoma in the parotid gland is extremely uncommon. It presents in three histopathological patterns: cribriform, tubular, and solid, and it is classified into three grades: grade i, grade ii, and grade III. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 27-year-old female patient from the Ankole tribe, Bantu ethnicity, who had a long-existing, painless lump in her submandibular area and later developed worsening weakness in her lower limbs and back pain. Despite being present for 8 years, the mass was initially attributed to conventional health issues. Diagnostic tests revealed a metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland with significant involvement of the spine, which resulted in paraplegia.

conclusionThis case underscores the insidious nature of adenoid cystic carcinoma, stressing the necessity of early detection and the risks of delayed diagnosis influenced by cultural beliefs and restricted healthcare access. It also highlights the significance of following various steps in the diagnostic process.

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Carcinoma, Adenoid CysticParotid NeoplasmsAdultFemaleHumansParaplegiaParotid GlandAdenoid cystic carcinomaLumbar metastasisParotid gland

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PMCPMC12243330

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