Major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma

A carcinoma that arises from the major salivary glands. It usually arises from the parotid gland. It is the most common primary carcinoma of the salivary glands and usually presents as a firm and painless mass. It is characterized by the presence of epidermoid cells, mucus producing cells, and cells of intermediate type. The majority of cases have a favorable outcome.

Also known as: major salivary gland mucoepidermoid cancer, major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of Major salivary gland, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the Major salivary gland

2973 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma itself.