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19 cze 2024 · It is essential to image the cranial nerves with fat-saturated post-contrast T1 sequences to assess for perineural spread, and as such the base of the skull should be imaged up to and including the cavernous sinus and inner ear.
Mucoepidermoid carcinomas represent a distinct type of tumor. They contain three cellular elements in varying proportions: squamous cells, mucus-secreting cells, and “intermediate” cells. (1) Mucoepidermoid carcinomas were first described by Masson and Berger in 1924.
Objective: Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma (MEC) is the most common malignant salivary gland neoplasm, representing 10 to 15% of all salivary neoplasms. A review of the literature was conducted in order to determine trends in presentation, diagnostic features, treatment, and outcomes.
4 maj 2023 · The most common type of parotid gland cancer is called mucoepidermoid, followed by adenoid cystic. Acinic cell carcinoma, meanwhile, is a distant third. With submandibular glands, though, the order of the first two diseases is reversed, so adenoid cystic is the most common there, followed by mucoepidermoid.
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the tongue base gives rise to a rather vague and nonspecific symptomatology. Early symptoms include foreign body sensation in the oral cavity, undefined paresthesia, and sialorrhea.
8 gru 2021 · These mutations are involved in the transformation of low-grade tumors to high-grade tumors, presenting a vital tool for evaluating the aggressive behavior of this carcinoma. Detailed immunohistochemical and translocation studies can help develop targeted therapies and monitor treatment response.
12 maj 2011 · The intraoral defect on the floor of the mouth was reconstructed using a left lateral tongue flap. Microscopic picture of the tumour showed abundant cystic spaces surrounded by mucous cells and few epidermoid cells.
