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Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland with metastases to the nose and humerus

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Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland in a child is presented. The metastases to the nose and humerus are rare features in this case. The time interval between the primary and the appearance of both the secondaries is rather short. The difficulties of treatment are discussed.

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  1. Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Irwin and G.B. Pant Hospitals, New Delhi

    V. P. Sood, P. Ahuja & P. K. Kakar

  2. All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

    V. P. Sood

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Sood, V.P., Ahuja, P. & Kakar, P.K. Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland with metastases to the nose and humerus. Ind. J. Otol. 26, 198–202 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03047827

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