Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx: Case report and review of literature

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant neoplasm arising in both major and minor salivary glands. It represents approximately 1% of all head and neck cancers and about 10% of salivary gland tumors. Laryngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma (LACC) is a rare entity that most frequently arises in t...

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Main Authors: Fatima Zahra Es-Sahli, Achraf Amine Sbai, Anass Haloui, Drissia Benfadil, Amal Bennani, Azzedine Lachkar, Adil ABDNBI Tsen, Fahd El Ayoubi
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author Fatima Zahra Es-Sahli
Achraf Amine Sbai
Anass Haloui
Drissia Benfadil
Amal Bennani
Azzedine Lachkar
Adil ABDNBI Tsen
Fahd El Ayoubi
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description Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant neoplasm arising in both major and minor salivary glands. It represents approximately 1% of all head and neck cancers and about 10% of salivary gland tumors. Laryngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma (LACC) is a rare entity that most frequently arises in the subglottic region. It is characterized by slow progression, perineuronal invasion, frequent local recurrences and delayed distant metastasis. Surgical resection remains the gold standard for the treatment of ACC; however, the role of adjuvant radiotherapy and prophylactic neck dissection remains uncertain and is widely debated in the literature.This case report describes a 60-year-old male patient who presented with progressive dysphagia and worsening dyspnea. Clinical evaluation, including computed tomography (CT), revealed a lesion involving the left glottic and supraglottic regions. Biopsy obtained via direct laryngoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of laryngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma (LACC). The patient subsequently underwent total laryngectomy with adjuvant radiotherapy.
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spelling doaj-art-9d196b08a0be4e8fa27f434af0e82dff2025-08-20T02:05:09ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-08-012083710371410.1016/j.radcr.2025.04.071Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx: Case report and review of literatureFatima Zahra Es-Sahli0Achraf Amine Sbai1Anass Haloui2Drissia Benfadil3Amal Bennani4Azzedine Lachkar5Adil ABDNBI Tsen6Fahd El Ayoubi7Department of Ear Nose and Throat, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Corresponding authors.Department of Ear Nose and Throat, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed the First University, Oujda, Morocco; Corresponding authors.Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MoroccoDepartment of Ear Nose and Throat, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed the First University, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Pathological Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MoroccoDepartment of Ear Nose and Throat, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed the First University, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed the First University, Oujda, Morocco; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoDepartment of Ear Nose and Throat, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed the First University, Oujda, MoroccoAdenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant neoplasm arising in both major and minor salivary glands. It represents approximately 1% of all head and neck cancers and about 10% of salivary gland tumors. Laryngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma (LACC) is a rare entity that most frequently arises in the subglottic region. It is characterized by slow progression, perineuronal invasion, frequent local recurrences and delayed distant metastasis. Surgical resection remains the gold standard for the treatment of ACC; however, the role of adjuvant radiotherapy and prophylactic neck dissection remains uncertain and is widely debated in the literature.This case report describes a 60-year-old male patient who presented with progressive dysphagia and worsening dyspnea. Clinical evaluation, including computed tomography (CT), revealed a lesion involving the left glottic and supraglottic regions. Biopsy obtained via direct laryngoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of laryngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma (LACC). The patient subsequently underwent total laryngectomy with adjuvant radiotherapy.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325003619Adenoid cystic carcinomaPerineuronal invasionSubglottic areaDyspneaLaryngectomyNeck dissection
spellingShingle Fatima Zahra Es-Sahli
Achraf Amine Sbai
Anass Haloui
Drissia Benfadil
Amal Bennani
Azzedine Lachkar
Adil ABDNBI Tsen
Fahd El Ayoubi
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx: Case report and review of literature
Radiology Case Reports
Adenoid cystic carcinoma
Perineuronal invasion
Subglottic area
Dyspnea
Laryngectomy
Neck dissection
title Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx: Case report and review of literature
title_full Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx: Case report and review of literature
title_fullStr Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx: Case report and review of literature
title_full_unstemmed Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx: Case report and review of literature
title_short Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx: Case report and review of literature
title_sort adenoid cystic carcinoma of the larynx case report and review of literature
topic Adenoid cystic carcinoma
Perineuronal invasion
Subglottic area
Dyspnea
Laryngectomy
Neck dissection
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325003619
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