Salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Definition
A carcinoma that arises from the salivary glands. It is the most common primary carcinoma of the salivary glands and usually presents as a firm and painless mass. It is characterized by the presence of epidermoid cells, mucus producing cells, and cells of intermediate type. The majority of cases have a favorable outcome.
Also known as mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary gland, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary gland, saliva-secreting gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma, salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Saliva-secreting gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Saliva-secreting gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |