MUCOEPIDERMOID CARCINOMA OF PALATE – A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Authors

  • Thakur Prerana Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences
  • Srinivas Gadipelly, Dr. Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences
  • Pavan Kumar Batchu, Dr Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences
  • Pratikshya Kothia, Dr. Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences

Keywords:

Minor salivary gland, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, surgical management.

Abstract

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma(MEC) is one of the most common salivary gland malignancies. MEC mainly occurs in the parotid gland, along with minor salivary glands being the second common site, particularly palate. Malignancy of salivary glands is rare and comprises less than 3% of head and neck cancers. Mucoepidermpoiod carcinoma occurs most frequently between 3rd to 6th decades of life and affects women more often than men, in the ratio of 3:2. This case report highlights the need for the proper diagnosis and treatment plan in cases of mucoepidermoid carcinoma as it can lead to morbidity and mortality.

Author Biographies

Srinivas Gadipelly, Dr., Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences

Professor, 

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pavan Kumar Batchu, Dr, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences

Professor and HOD 

Department of Oral and Maxillofacaial Surgery

Pratikshya Kothia, Dr., Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences

Assistant Professor,

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Published

2019-05-02

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 04 (2018): IJDA

Section

Case Report