Ectopic ACTH Production Caused by Metastatic Parotid Gland Acinic Cell Carcinoma
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Acinic cell carcinoma of the parotid gland. Case report
parotid gland tumour, presenting past and contemporary treatment options for this entity, and underscore the necessity of therapy individualization in every single case. Acinic cell carcinoma (ACC) is a rare salivary gland tumour accounting for 6 to 15% of all malignant neoplasms of the parotid gland. Although ACC belongs to low-grade malignant tumours, there can be seen ones with aggressive be...
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عنوان ژورنال: AACE Clinical Case Reports
سال: 2021
ISSN: 2376-0605
DOI: 10.1016/j.aace.2020.11.006