[Adenosquamous carcinoma of minor salivary glands. Reporting a case in the tongue]

Abstract

Adenosquamous carcinoma of the salivary glands is an unusual neoplasm not unanimously included in many classifications of salivary gland malignancies. A case sited in the oral cavity, within the tongue is reported. Clinical and histopathologic features are described together with a discussion about treatment and behaviour. We also include an updated of literature relating to this entity.