DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Rare tumor of the small and large salivary glands. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma originates from the ductal system of the salivary glands, from the salivary glands located in the submucosa and from the pluripotent odontogenic epithelium.
ClassificationThis section has been translated automatically.
- "Low grade": Local recurrence, predominantly lymphogenic metastasis.
- "High grade": Most frequent malignant parotistum of childhood.
Hardly any local recurrence, rarely metastasis.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Besides salivary glands, the bronchial and oral mucosa, thymus, liver, conjunctiva, lacrimal glands and skin are also affected. The localisation in the area of the mouth and tongue is considered to be prognostically unfavourable.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Mucosal and patch epithelial cells as well as squamous epithelial bandages of different differentiation.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
Mucocoele, fibroma, retention cyst.
Radiation therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Post-op radio.
Operative therapieThis section has been translated automatically.
Surgical removal of the tumor and clearing of the local lymph node stations.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
In low-differentiated mucoepidermoid carcinoma, the 5-year survival rate is approximately 47%.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer