Lacrimal gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Lacrimal gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Definition
An extremely rare carcinoma that arises from the lacrimal gland. It is characterized by the presence of infiltrating nests of epidermoid cells and mucus producing cells.
Also known as lacrimal gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of lacrimal gland, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the lacrimal gland — 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 |
| Lacrimal apparatus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lacrimal apparatus | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lacrimal gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lacrimal gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ocular adnexa | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |