Muco-Epidermoid Carcinoma of Maxilla- A Rare Case

Abstract

Centrally occurring salivary gland neoplasms of the jaws are rare. Although several histologic types including mixed tumors, trabecular adenoma , adenoid cystic carcinoma have been reported , there is a general agreement that MEC is the most common salivary gland tumors found in intraosseous location An analysis of one case , its clinical and histologic characteristics , as well as discussion regarding its probable histogenesis and suggestions for clinical staging has been included

Keywords

• Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
• Salivary Gland Tumor Central Carcinoma