Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy arising from the exocrine glands. It most commonly involves the minor salivary glands. In the oral cavity, palate is the commonest site. For palatal ACC, surgical resection is the primary treatment of choice. However the tumour location makes complete resection demanding, due to its associated complications of velopharyngeal insufficiency, oronasal fistula, foreign body sensation and pain. Various techniques like coblation, CO