Central Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Mandible. A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

  • Mohamed Elarabi
  • Lubna Azzuz
  • Subhashraj Krishnaraaj

Keywords:

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma, Mandible, Oral Cavity, Salivary Gland, Intra-Osseous

Abstract

Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma (CMC) is a rare lesion seen in the maxillofacial region. It is frequently seen in the mandible,
especially the posterior than in the anterior region. Since the pathogenesis is not well explored in the past and the variations in
the clinical presentation, the diagnosis of this lesion can be challenging. We report an extremely unusual case of a CMC in the
premolar region of the mandible of a 47-year-old male patient. The clinical, radiological presentation and the surgical
management of the tumor along with the reconstructive techniques utilized to restore the mandible. Although CMC is an unusual
tumor of the jaws, it can be locally aggressive, but if treated with wide surgical excision it has a good prognosis. The patient was
under follow-up and had not shown any signs of recurrence 2 years after surgery.

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Published

2021-11-25

How to Cite

Central Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Mandible. A Case Report and Literature Review. (2021). Journal of Orofacial Research, 10(4), 69-73. https://mansapublishers.com/index.php/jofr/article/view/3126

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