Mucoepidermoid carcinoma: A rare case report

Authors

  • Abhijeet Alok
  • Kamal Hasan
  • Shivani Singh
  • Abhinav Jha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCR.2019.v05.i02.013

Keywords:

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Palate, Salivary gland neoplasm, Surgery

Abstract

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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Published

2019-04-27

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Case Report

How to Cite

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma: A rare case report. (2019). Indian Journal of Case Reports, 5(2), 133-136. https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCR.2019.v05.i02.013

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