All are true about carcinoma palate except
Carcinoma of the hard pate is either squamous or glandular variety. Glandular variety arises from minor salivary glands and it can be of following varieties. a) Adenoid Cystic b) Mucoepidermoid c) Adenocarcinoma (a common site for minor salivary gland tumours is the junction of the hard and soft palate) Clinical features - It is a slow-growing tumor and remains superficial for prolonged periods before extending into the periosteum It usually presents as a superficial ulcer with rolled out edges. It usually gives no symptoms except painless irregularity on the palate felt by the tongue. Lymphatic metastasis is not common may spread to submandibular and upper jugular node T/T - Small tumors - Local excision (most commonly along with bone because of close adherence of the mucosa to the palate) Large tumors - Maxillectomy Adjuvant radiotherapy is given for advanced lesions.
Bilateral lymph spread
Adenocarcinoma
Slow growing
Presents with pain
Head and neck