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Sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the sublingual gland
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 160 Ilsimri, 519-809 Hwasun, Jeonnam, South Korea.
Introduction:
Sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary gland is a rare subtype of mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The most common site of sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary glands is the parotid gland, followed by the submandibular gland, and the minor salivary glands.
Observation:
Here we report the first case of sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the sublingual gland.
Discussion:
Clinicians should consider sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the differential diagnosis of salivary gland neoplasm. Surgical excision with clear margins seems to be a sufficient initial treatment option for sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary gland.
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