submandibular gland adenoid cystic carcinoma (MONDO_0006436) is an aggressive carcinoma that arises from the submandibular gland. It is characterized by the presence of malignant epithelial and myoepithelial cells forming cribriform, tubular, and solid patterns. It usually presents as a slow growing mass. Patients develop pain because of the tendency of these carcinomas to invade perineural tissues. Also known as: adenoid cystic carcinoma of submandibular gland, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the submandibular gland.