Cribriform Adenocarcinoma of Palate a Rare Variant of Polymorphous Adenocarcinoma with Differences: A Case Report & Review

Abstract

Background: Cribriform adenocarcinoma is a rare salivary gland tumour. It is considered as polymorphous adenocarcinoma of salivary gland with unique features Case Report: A 42 years old female patient reported with a complaint of swelling on right side of the cheek. On clinical, histopathological examination, we concluded it as cribriform adenocarcinoma of minor salivary gland. Conclusion: Cribriform adenocarcinoma should be considered as separate entity due to its clinical course and prognosis. It should be differentiated from papillary thyroid carcinoma & polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma. In the present case considering site of the lesion & histopathological patterns of the tumour it is considered as a rare case report.