Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible in a child

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2004 Sep;68(9):1203-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2004.04.014.

Abstract

Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma is an uncommonly encountered tumor. A rare case of this malignant tumor arising in the mandible of a 14-year-old adolescent is presented. Symptoms, signs, and management approach are discussed. A literature review of similar previously described cases is discussed as well.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed