Intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma of maxilla: a rare entity.

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Intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma of maxilla: a rare entity.

J Exp Ther Oncol. 2016 Jul;11(3):207-211

Authors: Purohit S, Manjunatha BS, Dagrus K, Harsh A

Abstract
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the malignant salivary gland neoplasm chiefly occurred in minor salivary gland. One of the rare variant of MEC is intra-osseous variant found in the jaws known as central mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Presently in this case report, we described a 28-year-old male diagnosed with central low grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma subsequently with the presence of asymptomatic swelling with a history of trauma. Clinically mimicking a cystic lesion and radiographically gives an idea of mixed radio-opaque radiolucent lesion which creates a confusion to render a final diagnosis. The site, duration and history of the case are uncommon for the occurrence of intra-osseous malignant lesion of salivary glands. Present case adds new dimensions to the present knowledge about the clinical and radiographical picture that a central mucoepidermoid carcinoma can mimic.

PMID: 28471127 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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