salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma (DOID:4866)
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Synonyms: Cylindroma
Alt IDs: MESH:D003528, NCI:C2970, UMLS_CUI:C0010606
Definition: A salivary gland carcinoma that is characterized by a distinctive pattern in which abnormal nests or cords of epithelial cells surround and/or infiltrate ducts or glandular structures within the affected organ. These structures are typically filled with a mucous-like material or contain abnormal fibrous membranes.