Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Definition
A carcinoma morphologically characterized the presence of cuboidal mucous cells, goblet-like mucous cells, squamoid cells, cystic changes, and a fibrotic stromal formation. It can occur in several anatomic sites, including parotid gland, oral cavity, paranasal sinus, skin, breast, lung, larynx, and lacrimal ducts. It is classified as low or high grade.
Also known as MEC, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma (morphologic abnormality), mucoepidermoid tumor, mucoepidermoid tumour — per MONDO