When a mucocele is not a mucocele: adenocarcinoma NOS--a case report and review of the literature.
Adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified (NOS) is a rare lesion of the salivary glands that can resemble a mucocele. This article presents a case involving a long-standing lesion that was presumed to be a mucocele but was, in fact, a low-grade carcinoma. The subsequent excision is described and follow-up recommendations are made. A review of the literature and characteristics of the lesion also are included.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii, USA.
J J
JJ
Closmann
K R
KR
Torske
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D018280:Carcinoma, Skin Appendage / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009078:Mucocele / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000473:pathology*