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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma: a retrospective study.

S A Miguens1, A C Uchoa Vasconcelos, M A Figueiredo

  • 1School of Dentistry, Luteran University of Brazil, Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Minerva Stomatologica
|July 1, 2010
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Summary

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, a rare oral cancer, predominantly affects middle-aged males and commonly occurs in minor salivary glands, particularly the palate. Symptoms like pain and irritation are frequent, regardless of tumor grade.

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  • Oral pathology
  • Oncology
  • Histopathology

Background:

  • Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common salivary gland malignancy.
  • Understanding its demographic and clinical characteristics is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cases of mucoepidermoid carcinoma diagnosed at São Lucas Hospital (PUCRS).
  • To analyze patient demographics, clinical presentation, and histological features of MEC.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical charts from 1978-2009.
  • Data collected included patient sex, age, clinical appearance, anatomical site, symptoms, lesion size, and histological grade.

Main Results:

  • 12 cases of MEC identified among 19,383 patients (0.06%).

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  • Mean patient age was 43.8 years, with a male predilection (58.7%).
  • Palate (41.7%) was the most common site in minor salivary glands; 50% reported pain/irritation.

    • Conclusions:

    • MEC is a rare malignancy in the oral and maxillofacial region.
    • Clinical presentation and histological grade showed no clear correlation with symptoms.