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Adenoid Cystic Cancer
Researchers from University of Texas provide details of new studies and findings in the area of adenoid cystic cancer
December 30th, 2008
In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To describe the clinical history and outcome of patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the external auditory canal (EAC). Retrospective case series." "A search of our institution's tumor registry identified 22 patients with ACC of the EAC. Both clinical histories and pathology slides, when available, were reviewed. The mean age at diagnosis was 42 years (median, 38.5 years), and the most common presenting complaints were otalgia and ear canal mass. Nine patients (41%) developed recurrences at a mean of 8 years (median, 8 years) after initial diagnosis, six died of ACC, and...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-12-30)
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