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Salivary duct carcinoma

Salivary duct carcinoma (SDC) is a rare type of aggressive cancer that arises from the salivary glands. It is predominantly seen in men and, generally, has a poor prognosis. Other high grade carcinomas can mimic SDC. About 40-60% of SDC arise in pleomorphic adenomas. Most, if not all, SDCs express androgen receptor by immunohistochemistry. Therapeutically relevant genetic alterations include ERBB2/Her2 amplification, PIK3CA and/or HRAS mutations.

Signs and symptoms
The typical presentation is a rapidly growing mass with associated pain. This may be seen in association with neck lymph node swelling (cervical lymphadenopathy), due to metastases, and facial nerve paralysis. ==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis
SDC are diagnosed by examination of tissue, e.g. a biopsy. Their histologic appearance is similar to ductal breast carcinoma. Image:Salivary duct carcinoma - very low mag.jpg | Very low mag. Image:Salivary duct carcinoma - intermed mag.jpg | Intermed. mag. Image:Salivary duct carcinoma - very high mag.jpg | Very high mag. == See also ==
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