Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Palate: A Case Report.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
The most common types of salivary gland tumors are the pleomorphic adenoma and the mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC). MEC mainly occurs in the parotid gland; intraorally MEC appears as asymptomatic swellings in minor salivary glands, most commonly occurs on palate. It shows a variety of biological behaviors and variable natural history. Clinical, radiological and histopathological findings of palatal MEC in a young woman presented here. Surgical resection was done. Follow-up of one and half year did not show any recurrence.
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Assunto principal:
Palato
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Glândulas Salivares
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Carcinoma Mucoepidermoide
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Adulto
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2014
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