An aggressive carcinoma that arises from the minor salivary glands. 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. The disease is MONDO_0045068 (minor salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma). Also known as: adenoid cystic carcinoma of minor salivary gland, adenoid cystic carcinoma of the minor salivary gland.