Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC)[1] is the most common type of minor salivary gland malignancy in adults. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma can also be found in other organs, such as bronchi, lacrimal sac,[2] and thyroid gland.
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Micrograph of a mucoepidermoid carcinoma. FNA specimen. Pap stain. | |
Specialty | Oncology, Maxillofacial surgery, ENT surgery |
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Mucicarmine staining is one stain used by pathologist for detection.[3]