About The Medical Condition Mucoepidermoid Tumor

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Mucoepidermoid Tumor

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Mucoepidermoid Tumor Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Mucoepidermoid Tumor?

A malignant epithelial tumor of glandular tissue, especially the salivary glands, characterized by acini with mucus-producing cells and by the presence of malignant squamous elements. Most mucoepidermoid tumors are low-grade lesions readily cured by adequate excision. They may appear in any age group. They grow slowly. If high-grade, they behave aggressively, widely infiltrating the salivary gland and producing lymph node and distant metastases. (Dorland, 27th ed; from DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p575)

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