[Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of parotid and submandibular glands: diagnostics and treatment]

Data were presented about 48 patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) of parotid gland and 4 patients with MEC of submandibular gland. Peculiarities of MEC clinical course depending upon differentiation stage of tumor cells, its localization etc. were noted. Diagnostic value of a number of additional analyses (cytologic, ultrasonic study, X-ray and others) was appreciated. Possibility of preserving facial nerve without any detriment for treatment efficacy in a number of cases was verified. In conditions of thorough checkup and dispensary observation of the patients it was often possible to refrain from preventive interventions on neck lymphatic apparatus.