major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
A carcinoma that arises from the major salivary glands. It usually arises from the parotid gland. It is the most common primary carcinoma of the salivary glands and usually presents as a firm and painless mass. It is characterized by the presence of epidermoid cells, mucus producing cells, and cells of intermediate type. The majority of cases have a favorable outcome.
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major salivary gland carcinoma
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salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
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major salivary gland mucoepidermoid cancer
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major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
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mucoepidermoid carcinoma of Major salivary gland
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mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the Major salivary gland
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