Major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Definition
A carcinoma that arises from the major salivary glands. It usually arises from the parotid gland. 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 major salivary gland mucoepidermoid cancer, major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of Major salivary gland, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the Major salivary 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 |
| Major salivary gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Major salivary gland | 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 |