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Last Update: 08/31/2024 07:30 PM
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{{c1::Mucoepidermoid carcinoma}} is the most common malignant tumor of the salivary gland in children and adults
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Most commonly found in the parotid
Commonly induced by radiation
prognosis depends on the amount of mucinous cells and the differentiation of the epidermoid cells. More mucinous elements makes the tumor low-grade/well differentiated.
Low grade - 90% 5 year survival
High grade - 50% 5 year survival
Tumor type designates management strategy. See text.
Commonly induced by radiation
prognosis depends on the amount of mucinous cells and the differentiation of the epidermoid cells. More mucinous elements makes the tumor low-grade/well differentiated.
Low grade - 90% 5 year survival
High grade - 50% 5 year survival
Tumor type designates management strategy. See text.
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