A Rare Case of Salivary Duct Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx

Abstract

ABSTRACTSalivary duct carcinoma (SDC) is a rare invasive malignancy arising from the ductal epithelium of the major salivary glands, especially the parotid gland. These are an uncommon but distinct group of highly malignant salivary gland tumors. This malignancy is well known for its aggressive behavior, metastasis to distant sites and high mortality rate. Few cases of SDC arising from minor salivary glands have been reported in literature. Till now no case has been reported to be occurring in the minor salivary glands of the hypopharynx. In this article, we present a case of salivary duct carcinoma of a 44-year-old male patient occurring in the minor salivary glands of the hypopharynx. The relevant literature and its treatment aspects are discussed.How to cite this articleVeerabhadraiah P, Nanjundappa A, Amirtham U, Thyagarajan S, Shivappa A, Burrah R. A Rare Case of Salivary Duct Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx. Int J Head and Neck Surg 2012;3(1):25-27.