PMC3687198_01
Clinical photograph showing a swelling on the dorsum of the tongue
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F1
The mass was firm, same color as that of the surrounding mucosa and asymptomatic otherwise [Figure 1].
Cytological smears show well-delineated clusters of basaloid cells surrounding hyaline globules with uniform round to oval hyperchromatic nuclei and scanty cytoplasm (Papanicolaou Stain, x400)
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F2
As a pre-operative assessment of the lesion, a fine needle aspiration was done and the smear revealed a salivary neoplasm consisting of well delineated, tightly cohesive clusters of basaloid cells surrounding mucoid, hyaline globules, or clear spaces also forming honeycomb (cribriform) pattern [Figure 2].
Histopathological section showing multiple pseudocystic cavities of variable size composed of cuboidal cells with scarce cytoplasm and oval nuclei (H and E, x400)
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F3
The histopathologic study revealed multiple pseudocystic spaces of variable sizes surrounded by cuboidal cells with scarce cytoplasm and oval nuclei, filled with eosinophilic material and hence was consistent with the diagnosis of ACC [Figure 3].