Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: A Rare Case Report
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2019-03
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Atharva Scientific Publications
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Minor salivary gland carcinomas are rarely reported. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is one of the most common salivary gland malignancies. MEC accounts for 1% to 2% of major salivary gland neoplasms and 9% of minor gland tumors. It is most commonly seen in the parotid gland and usually appears as asymptomatic swelling. However, the palate is a frequent site when it occurs in the minor salivary glands. Follow-up of the patient is very important as local recurrence rate with conservative treatment is high. Here we are reporting a low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma involving palatal region in a 25-years-old female patient. The patient presented with a fast-growing swelling, invading the underlying anatomical structures and was treated successfully through the antrostomy procedure
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Alok Abhijeet, Hasan Kamal, Singh Shivani, Jha Abhinav. Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: A Rare Case Report. Indian Journal of Case Reports. 2019 Mar; 5(2): 133-136