Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma--a case report.
The mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) account for approximately 6-8 Percent of all salivary gland tumors. Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the jaws is rare. Following is a case report of central mucoepidermoid carcinoma which involves the ramus of the mandible. Origin of the central mucoepidermoid carcinoma is discussed.
Patil
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Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, College of Dental Surery, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Suvarna
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Dayal
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D000368:Aged; D018277:Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / Q000473:pathology*; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*