Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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MUCOEPIDERMOID TUMOR;A CASE REPORT

점액표피종;증례보고

  • Jang, Hyun-Seon (Dept. of Oral Pathology, Oral Biology Research Institute, College of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim, Su-Gwan (Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Biology Research Institute, College of Dentistry, Chosun University)
  • 장현선 (조선대학교 치과대학 구강병리학교실, 구강생물학연구소) ;
  • 김수관 (조선대학교 치과대학 구강악안면외과학교실, 구강생물학연구소)
  • Published : 2001.06.30
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Abstract

Mucoepidermid tumors are usually indistinquishable from benign tumors clinically, and accounts for approximately 6% to 8% of all salivary gland tumors. Although rare in children, it is the most common "malignant" salivary gland tumor, haying been reported in major and minor (intraoral) salivary gland sites as well as in the maxilla and the mandible. In children, as in adults, it most often occurs in the parotid gland, but a significant percentage is found in the palate. Presently, there is no unanimity of opinion about whether to consider all mucoepidermoid tumors malignant or what the most appropriate treatment regimen is. The importance of submitting, for microscopic diagnosis, all tissue removed during surgical procedure is illustrated in this case report and a review of the literature is presented.

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