Adenoid cystic carcinoma most often presents a diagnostic and treatment challenge owing to the rarity of occurrence. Most findings reported in literature about adenoid cystic carcinoma are actually based upon studies of small number of patients and there is a dire need for further studies regarding its clinical behavior, treatment modalities and prognosis.
Keywords: Minor salivary gland neoplasm, Palatal tumors, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma