Recurrence of cystic central mucoepidermoid tumor of the mandible. Report of a case with 3 recurrences in 7 years.
A case of a cystic central mucoepidermoid tumor of the mandible is presented. The radiographic and histopathologic manifestations of the lesion bear some resemblance to the odontogenic cyst. Conservative treatment by simple enucleation resulted in 3 recurrences in a 7-year period. En block resection of such lesions is recommended.
D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology*