Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Palate: A Case Report.
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ABSTRACT
The most common types of salivary gland tumors are the pleomorphic adenoma and the mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC). MEC mainly occurs in the parotid gland; intraorally MEC appears as asymptomatic swellings in minor salivary glands, most commonly occurs on palate. It shows a variety of biological behaviors and variable natural history. Clinical, radiological and histopathological findings of palatal MEC in a young woman presented here. Surgical resection was done. Follow-up of one and half year did not show any recurrence.
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النص الكامل:
1
الفهرس:
IMSEAR
الموضوع الرئيسي:
Palate
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Salivary Glands
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Female
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Humans
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Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid
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Adult
اللغة:
En
السنة:
2014
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