Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the submandibular gland in a 6yr old boy

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma [MEC] of the salivary glands are rarely found in childhood we report the case of a 6-year old boy presenting with 2-month history of submandibular swelling. In oral examination, a non-tender, firm mass was detected in the submandibular region involving the left cheek and left angle of the mandible. It was firm in consistency with obvious areas of multiple nodularity along the inferior border of the mass. Clinically there were no palpable lymph nodes. Radiographs revealed a radiolucent lesion in the left body of the mandible. The tumor showed sheets and nests of predominantly epidermoid cells along with occasional large pale mucous-like cells and frosted-glass appearance infiltrating the fibro-connective tissue. The lesion was diagnosed as mucoepidermoid carcinoma, high grade type

Unusual cause of mandibular fracture in a Nigerian girl

Maxillofacial fractures in the pediatric age group are relatively uncommon. Falls, sport-related injuries and road traffic crashes [RTC] constitute the most frequent causes of facial fractures in children. Social, cultural and environment factors vary from one country to another and these factors have been reported to influence the incidence and etiology of mandibular trauma. An unusual cause of mandibular fracture in a Nigerian girl is presented