Clear Cell Variant of Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma-Maxillary Region: A Case Report

Abstract

The clear cell variant of mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) has been described in the major and minor salivary glands, oral cavity, skin and the bronchus. We report a case of clear cell variant of MEC of maxillary region in a 60 year old male who presented with a huge, disfiguring, lobulated maxillary mass. To our knowledge, this variant has not been previously reported in the maxillary region.

Keywords

• Clear Cells
• Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
• Maxillary Region