MUCOEPIDERMOID CARCINOMA OF MINOR SALIVARY GLAND-PALATE

Authors

  • SHIVAKUMAR.S Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, V.M.K.V.M.C.H, Salem.
  • SUBAIR VC Post-Graduate, Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, V.M.K.V.M.C.H, Salem.

Keywords:

mucoepidermoid carcinoma, salivary gland, palate

Abstract

Salivary gland tumours are a rare group of diseases affecting the major salivary glands and minor salivary glands. Amongst the various tumours, mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) are the most common tumours which based on their histological grading has a varied behavior. We report a case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the hard palate which was treated with surgical excision. Patient has been followed up for 6 months with no recurrence.

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Published

30.06.2015

How to Cite

SHIVAKUMAR.S, & SUBAIR VC. (2015). MUCOEPIDERMOID CARCINOMA OF MINOR SALIVARY GLAND-PALATE. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 6(2), 867–871. Retrieved from https://ijpbs.net/index.php/journal/article/view/4299

Issue

Volume 6, Issue 2, 2015

Section

Case Reports

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