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Which of the the following is true about adenoid cystic carcinoma :

A
Most common malignant tumor in minor salivary glands
B
Most common site is sinonasal tract
C
Most commonly involved nerve is trigeminal
D
Most common site of metastasis is liver
High-Yield Explanation
Adenoid cystic carcinoma: Most common malignant tumor in submandibular, sublingual and minor salivary glands Most common site is hard palate > sinonasal tract Most common site of metastasis is lungs AKA - Tracherous tumor - tumor is malignant but appear benign Most common type is- Cribriform variety - has swiss cheese pattern Has neurotrophic propey -Most commonly involved nerve is Facial nerve > trigeminal Tumor invades Haversian system of long bones Treatment: Excision with widest cuff of normal tissue Post operative - Prevent recurrence

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