Mire and Pelage-Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Salivary Gland
Bajaj A
Abstract:Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary gland is a frequently encountered, malignant neoplasm arising from salivary gland epithelium constituted of mucous cells, intermediate cells and epidermoid cells. Tumefaction is associated with specific chromosomal translocation t(11;19)(q14-21;p12-13) and CRTC1(MECT1)-MAML2 genetic fusion. Median age of disease emergence is 49 years and a mild female preponderance is observed. Neoplasm predominantly incriminates major salivary glands as the parotid gland. Tumefaction depic… Show more
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