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ADENONID CYSTIC CARCIMOMA OF THE MAXILLA

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is an uncommon tumor of the salivary and mucous gland which has been recognized for more than one hundred years. It is a slow growing malignant neoplasm which is always fatal and one of the most biologically deceptive and frustrating in management. We have experienced an advanced adenoid cystic carinoma of the maxilla in a 48-year-old male. The tumor was resected by total maxillectomy with orbital exenteration for protracted palliation. The patient also received postoperative irradiation for five weeks. Although the disease still persists the patient is leading a normal life now. We therefore report our experience with review of literatures.