Large Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Maxilla in a Pediatric Patient.

Authors :: Sharma, Neeraj
Kumar, Vinay V.
Source :: Journal of Dentistry for Children. Jan-Apr2013, Vol. 80 Issue 1, p50-54. 5p. 5 Color Photographs, 5 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma generally arises from salivary glands, representing 5 to 10% of all salivary tumors. It is rarely seen in the jaws. The purpose of this paper was to report the case of a large mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising in the maxilla of a 15-year-old. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]