Oral cavity mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Oral cavity mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Definition
A mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising from the minor salivary glands in the oral cavity. It is often asymptomatic and detected during a routine dental examination.
Also known as mucoepidermoid carcinoma of oral cavity, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity, oral cavity mucoepidermoid cancer, oral cavity 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 |