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Learn About Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

What is the definition of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare form of adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that begins in glandular tissues. It most commonly arises in the major and minor salivary glands of the head and neck. It can also occur in the breast, uterus, or other locations in the body. Symptoms depend on the tumor's location. Salivary gland tumors may cause painless masses in the mouth or face. Tumors of the lacrimal gland may cause a bulging eye or changes in vision. Those affecting the windpipe or voice box may cause respiratory symptoms or changes in speech, respectively. Advanced tumors may cause pain and/or nerve paralysis, as ACC often spreads along the nerves. It may also spread through the bloodstream. It spreads to the lymph nodes in about 5% to 10% of cases. The cause of ACC is currently unknown. It typically does not run in families.
What are the alternative names for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
  • Adenoid cystic carcinoma
  • Adenocystic carcinoma
  • Cribriform carcinoma
  • Cylindroma
Who are the top Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Local Doctors?
Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology

North Shore - Lij Medical PC

444 Lakeville Rd, 
New Hyde Park, NY 
 15.3 mi

Bhuvanesh Singh is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Singh and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

Richard D. Carvajal
Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

North Shore Health System Medical Faculty Group Practice Inc

27005 76th Ave, 
New Hyde Park, NY 
 15.4 mi
Offers Telehealth

Richard Carvajal is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Carvajal and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

 
 
 
 
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Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology

Memorial Radiation Oncology Group

650 Commack Rd, 
Commack, NY 
 9.5 mi
Offers Telehealth

Sean Mcbride is a Radiation Oncologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Mcbride has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Gastrostomy.

What are the latest Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Clinical Trials?
An Open-Label, Multiple-Dose, Dose-Escalation Study to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of VMD-928 in Subjects With Solid Tumors or Lymphoma

Summary: This is a multicenter, open-label, Phase 1 study of orally administered VMD-928 in adult subjects with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that have progressed or are non responsive to available therapies and for which no standard or available curative therapy exists

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center