Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the soft palate salivary gland
Brunei International Medical Journal
; : 193-196, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a malignant epithelial tumour of glandular tissue, usually of the major salivary glands. However it can present in the minor salivary glands, especially in the soft palate. We report the case of a 72-year-old Malay female after presentation with sore throat, fever and odynophagia, was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the soft palate.
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Main subject:
Salivary Glands, Minor
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Salivary Gland Neoplasms
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Mucoepidermoid Tumor
Language:
English
Journal:
Brunei International Medical Journal
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article