Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the soft palate salivary gland
- Author:
Syed Zaifullah SYED HAMZAH
;
Mohd Razif MOHAMAD YUNUS
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mucoepidermoid Tumour;
Salivary Gland Neoplasms;
Minor Salivary Gland
- MeSH:
Mucoepidermoid Tumor;
Salivary Gland Neoplasms;
Salivary Glands, Minor
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2012;8(4):193-196
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a malignant epithelial tumour of glandular tissue, usually of the major salivary glands. However it can present in the minor salivary glands, especially in the soft palate. We report the case of a 72-year-old Malay female after presentation with sore throat, fever and odynophagia, was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the soft palate.
