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ArticleJournal of dental sciences2026

A scientometric study on research trends and characteristics of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary glands.

Xiuyin Wu, Yawen Ji, Ke Bi, Zhen Wang, Meili Sun

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Xiuyin WuDepartment of Oncology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong, China.
Yawen JiDepartment of Stomatology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong, China.
Ke BiDepartment of Stomatology, People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong, China.
Zhen WangDepartment of Stomatology, People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong, China.
Meili SunDepartment of Oncology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong, China.

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Abstract

Background/purpose: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common malignant tumor of the salivary glands. The purpose of this study was to analyze the scientometric characteristics and research trends of salivary MEC. Materials and methods: All the papers on salivary MEC were comprehensively retrieved from the Scopus database. The years of publication were divided into before 2014 and Jan 2014-Jun 2025 in the analysis of research trends. Results: There were 1308 papers on salivary MEC, with total citations of 24,598 and the Conclusion: This study for the first time elucidated the current scenario and scientometric characteristics of MEC, and would help in improving in reciprocal collaboration and provide helpful guidance for further research.

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BibliometricsCRTC1::MAML2 gene fusionMucoepidermoid carcinomaSalivary glandsTherapy strategy

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