J Korean Assoc Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.  2001 May;23(3):254-257.

MUCOEPIDERMOID TUMOR: A CASE REPORT

• Jang HS
• Kim SG

Abstract

Mucoepidermid tumors are usually indistinquishable from benign tumors clinically, and accounts for approximately 6% to 8% of all salivary gland tumors. Although rare in children, it is the most common "malignant"salivary gland tumor, having been reported in major and minor (intraoral) salivary gland sites as well as in the maxilla and the mandible. In children, as in adults, it most often occurs in the parotid gland, but a significant percentage is found in the palate. Presently, there is no unanimity of opinion about whether to consider all mucoepidermoid tumors malignant or what the most appropriate treatment regimen is. The importance of submitting, for microscopic diagnosis, all tissue removed during surgical procedure is illustrated in this case report and a review of the literature is presented.

Keyword

Mucoepidermoid tumor; Palate

MeSH Terms

Adult
Child
Diagnosis
Humans
Mandible
Maxilla
Mucoepidermoid Tumor*
Palate
Parotid Gland
Salivary Glands