Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible in a child.
Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma is an uncommonly encountered tumor. A rare case of this malignant tumor arising in the mandible of a 14-year-old adolescent is presented. Symptoms, signs, and management approach are discussed. A literature review of similar previously described cases is discussed as well.
Cohen-Kerem
Raanan
R
Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ont., Canada M5G 1X8. raanan.cohen-kerem@sickkids.ca
Campisi
Paolo
P
Ngan
Bo-Yee
BY
Iera
Deborah
D
Sándor
George K B
GK
Forte
Vito
V
D000293:Adolescent; D018277:Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed