Epithelial myoepithelial carcinoma of parotid gland-a case report
Journal Title: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma is a rare malignant salivary gland neoplasm. It is also known as adenomyoepithelioma. It accounts for less than 1% of all salivary gland neoplasms. This unusual salivary gland tumors is first described by Donath et al in 1972. This tumor occurs in sixth decade and beyond having a female predominance. Parotid gland is the most commonly involved followed by submandibular gland and palate. Herein we are presenting a rare case of Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of parotid gland.
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Akhilanand Chaurasia, Gaurav Katheriay
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