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Malignant mixed tumor of the soft palate
Journal of Oral Surgery (American Dental Association : 1965)
|May 1, 1978
Summary
Malignant mixed tumors, a rare carcinoma within pleomorphic adenoma, infrequently affect minor salivary glands of the soft palate. This report details a case and reviews terminology, diagnosis, and treatment for this unusual condition.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Malignant mixed tumors (carcinomas within pleomorphic adenoma) are rare neoplasms.
- They infrequently occur in minor salivary glands, particularly the soft palate.