ArticleBMJ case reports2021
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of retromolar area: an incidental finding.
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Abstract
Salivary gland tumours can arise in any location in the oral cavity but are rather rare in the retromolar region. The majority of the salivary neoplasms arising here are malignant in nature. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is more commonly seen in the palate. Tumours arising in the retromolar region tend to show symptoms late in onset and may be greater in extent than evident clinically. Imaging studies will help in understanding the full extent of these lesions. We report a case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising in a young female patient who reported for orthodontic correction. In the course of examination, a palpable swelling was identified in the right retromolar area, which was eventually diagnosed as intermediate-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Wide resection with adjuvant radiotherapy was the treatment given for the patient.
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