Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma - A Rare Occurrence on the Gingiva - A Case Report

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Authors

  • Anuradha Ch
     Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, DDS ,US
  • Lalith Prakash R.
     Post graduate student, Department of Oral Pathology, DDS ,US
  • Chandrasekhar P.
     Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, DDS ,US
  • Shamala R.
     Professor & Head, Department of Oral Pathology, DDS ,US
  • Reddy B. V. R.
     Professor, Department of Oral Patholgy, DDS ,US
  • Madhusudhan Kasipathi
     Department of Oral Pathology, DDS ,US

Keywords:

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma, Salivary Glands, Gingiva

Abstract

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is a malignant salivary gland neoplasm which exhibits a widely diverse biologic behavior, well correlated with the histological grade of the tumor. About 6% of the major and 19% of the minor salivary gland tumors is Mucoepidermoid carcinoma. It is commonly seen on palate, buccal mucosa, tongue, and the retromolar area. It Is a rare entity on the gingiva, because of the absence of salivary glands in this location. Here, we present a case report of Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandibular lingual gingiva. It was clinically diagnosed as Pyogenic granuloma. Based upon the histopathological findings and special stains like Periodic Acid Schiff's and Mucicarmine a confirmatory diagnosis of Mucoepidermoid carcinoma was given. Careful examination and histopathological correlation are mandatory, for better prognosis of the patient.

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Published

2018-10-05

How to Cite

Ch, A., R., L. P., P., C., R., S., B. V. R., R., & Kasipathi, M. (2018). Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma - A Rare Occurrence on the Gingiva - A Case Report. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 23(4), 133–138. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/jpfa/article/view/22423

Issue

Volume 23, Issue 4, December 2009

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Case Report

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