Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the jaw with distant metastasis: A case report and review of the literature

A Rare Case of Intraosseous Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Left Hemi‐Mandible, Masquerading as an Odontogenic Tumour

“…The overall recurrence rate of MEC is around 25%, and varies significantly according to management, with a 40% recurrence rate observed with conservative treatment as opposed to 4% with radical surgery [25]. Spread to regional lymph nodes has been documented in around 10% of cases, and rare metastasis to the lungs, brain, and clavicle has been documented [26]. Tumour‐related deaths are uncommon and occur typically due to uncontrolled local recurrence or extension into the brain [27, 28].…”

A Rare Case of Intraosseous Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Left Hemi‐Mandible, Masquerading as an Odontogenic Tumour

“…The overall recurrence rate of MEC is around 25%, and varies significantly according to management, with a 40% recurrence rate observed with conservative treatment as opposed to 4% with radical surgery [25]. Spread to regional lymph nodes has been documented in around 10% of cases, and rare metastasis to the lungs, brain, and clavicle has been documented [26]. Tumour‐related deaths are uncommon and occur typically due to uncontrolled local recurrence or extension into the brain [27, 28].…”

Intraosseous Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Anterior Mandible: A Case Report

“…Intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma can metastasize to the surrounding lymph nodes but rarely to the lung, skin, breast, and cervix [ 8 , 9 ]. Sometimes, metastasis can occur in the ipsilateral clavicle [ 12 ]. Treatment modalities include excision, resection, and radiotherapy, but excision is the most preferred treatment modality (17%) [ 13 ].…”

Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the maxilla developing from a calcifying odontogenic cyst: A rare case report

“…MEC rarely occurs in the jaw bones (central) and is considered a rare variant of MEC 2 . However, because of its rarity and inconsistency through individual case reports, only limited information regarding its clinical and biological behaviors, pathogenesis, treatment, and prognosis is available 15,16 …”

A Rare Case of Intraosseous Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Left Hemi‐Mandible, Masquerading as an Odontogenic Tumour

“…The overall recurrence rate of MEC is around 25%, and varies significantly according to management, with a 40% recurrence rate observed with conservative treatment as opposed to 4% with radical surgery [25]. Spread to regional lymph nodes has been documented in around 10% of cases, and rare metastasis to the lungs, brain, and clavicle has been documented [26]. Tumour‐related deaths are uncommon and occur typically due to uncontrolled local recurrence or extension into the brain [27, 28].…”

Intraosseous Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Anterior Mandible: A Case Report

“…Intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma can metastasize to the surrounding lymph nodes but rarely to the lung, skin, breast, and cervix [ 8 , 9 ]. Sometimes, metastasis can occur in the ipsilateral clavicle [ 12 ]. Treatment modalities include excision, resection, and radiotherapy, but excision is the most preferred treatment modality (17%) [ 13 ].…”

Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the maxilla developing from a calcifying odontogenic cyst: A rare case report

“…MEC rarely occurs in the jaw bones (central) and is considered a rare variant of MEC 2 . However, because of its rarity and inconsistency through individual case reports, only limited information regarding its clinical and biological behaviors, pathogenesis, treatment, and prognosis is available 15,16 …”

A Rare Case of Intraosseous Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Left Hemi‐Mandible, Masquerading as an Odontogenic Tumour

“…The overall recurrence rate of MEC is around 25%, and varies significantly according to management, with a 40% recurrence rate observed with conservative treatment as opposed to 4% with radical surgery [25]. Spread to regional lymph nodes has been documented in around 10% of cases, and rare metastasis to the lungs, brain, and clavicle has been documented [26]. Tumour‐related deaths are uncommon and occur typically due to uncontrolled local recurrence or extension into the brain [27, 28].…”

Intraosseous Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Anterior Mandible: A Case Report

“…Intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma can metastasize to the surrounding lymph nodes but rarely to the lung, skin, breast, and cervix [ 8 , 9 ]. Sometimes, metastasis can occur in the ipsilateral clavicle [ 12 ]. Treatment modalities include excision, resection, and radiotherapy, but excision is the most preferred treatment modality (17%) [ 13 ].…”

Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the maxilla developing from a calcifying odontogenic cyst: A rare case report

“…MEC rarely occurs in the jaw bones (central) and is considered a rare variant of MEC 2 . However, because of its rarity and inconsistency through individual case reports, only limited information regarding its clinical and biological behaviors, pathogenesis, treatment, and prognosis is available 15,16 …”