Figure 4From: Glottic-SubGlottic adenoid cystic carcinoma. A case report and review of the literatureThe figures show adenoid cystic carcinoma deeply infiltrating the laryngeal mucosa. The tumour shows a predominant cribiform pattern, and is composed of pseudocysts, filled with basophilic mucin, surrounded by basaloid cells a, b.. Areas of intra-tumoural necrosis are also present. The lesion involves the cartilage (c) and the striated muscle (d) (Hematoxylin - eosin; a: 50X; b: 100x; c:200x; d:200x)Back to article page