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Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Palate : A Case Report
Salivary gland carcinomas are a rare and clinically diverse group of neoplasms among which mucoepidermoid carcinomas (MEC) are reported to be most frequently occurring. MEC display a variety of biological behaviors and variable natural history. We report a case of mucoepidermoidcarcinom. Histopathological features suggested intermediate grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Surgical resection was don...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0377-4929
DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_617_17