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* The overall recurrence rate after resection is 2%. | * The overall recurrence rate after resection is 2%. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
Natural History
- Most patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma are initially asymptomatic.
- The symptoms of usually develop in the first and second decade of life, and initially patients complain of bone pain that is increased upon activity.
- If left untreated, patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma may develop a
Complications
- Common complications of mucoepidermoid carcinoma, include:[2]
Prognosis
- Prognosis is generally regarded good after surgical excision.
- The overall recurrence rate after resection is 2%.
References
- ↑ Plambeck K, Friedrich RE, Schmelzle R (1996). "Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of salivary gland origin: classification, clinical-pathological correlation, treatment results and long-term follow-up in 55 patients". J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 24 (3): 133–9. PMID 8842902.
- ↑ Saglik Y, Altay M, Unal VS, Basarir K, Yildiz Y (2006). "Manifestations and management of osteochondromas: a retrospective analysis of 382 patients". Acta Orthopaedica Belgica. 72 (6): 748–55. PMID 17260614.