Beautiful image with great discussion points and classic histology.

----Comment by: PathDoc15 on 7/24/2008 5:00:39 PM

Classic histology for what? PLGA, ACC, or PA?

----Comment by: Iago on 7/25/2008 8:39:17 AM

This is adenoid cystic carcinoma of the hard palate. 100% of the biopsy was lesional tissue. The degreee of cribiforming is good for that diagnosis. Smaller biopsies, or biopsies with less diagnostic tissue than this could be signed out as c/w ACC BUT PLGA and PA can not be ruled out due to the limited nature of the biopsy.

----Comment by: Iago on 7/30/2008 2:03:47 PM

Classic histology for adenoid cystic... (sorry for the delayed reponse). Don't forget, these occur in locations other than the salavary glands. This is a great example in breast - [Ref #1]

----Comment by: PathDoc15 on 7/30/2008 5:07:16 PM