{
  "abstract": "Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare, slowly growing salivary gland neoplasm distinguished by its versatile phenotype and destructive clinical course. Its underlying aetiology is unclear. It is characterised by a gradual yet infiltrative progression, perineural invasion (PNI), a worse prognosis, late recurrence and distant metastases. ACC is recognised for its unique histological features and susceptibility to PNI.We present a case of a female in her 50s with a history of progressively enlarging swelling in the right palate diagnosed as a “hybrid variant of adenoid cystic carcinoma”. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis, emphasising the need for long-term follow-up given ACC’s propensity for late recurrence and distant spread, particularly to the lungs. For individuals with advanced non-resectable, recurring and/or metastatic illness, there is currently no viable treatment. But its prevalence impedes the advancement of additional studies and clinical investigations to study new approaches and novel treatments.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital (Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research), Wardha, Maharashtra, India"
      ],
      "name": "Preethi Narendra Sharma"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, Shri Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Wardha, Maharashtra, India"
      ],
      "name": "Aayushi Pakhale"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, Shri Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Wardha, Maharashtra, India"
      ],
      "name": "Ankita Chavhan"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, Shri Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Wardha, Maharashtra, India"
      ],
      "name": "Alka Hande"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Hybrid adenoid cystic carcinoma of the palate with dual features",
  "uid": "81048f55-37b9-513c-b9b8-e3478b9c4091"
}