carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma

Myoepithelial carcinoma of the salivary glands

What is myoepithelial carcinoma? Myoepithelial carcinoma is a type of salivary gland cancer made up almost entirely of myoepithelial cells. Where is myoepithelial carcinoma found in the body? Most myoepithelial carcinomas are found in the parotid gland, however, any of the salivary glands including the minor salivary glands in the oral cavity can be involved. …
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Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma

What is carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma? Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma is a type of salivary gland cancer that develops from within a previously noncancerous tumour called pleomorphic adenoma. What does ex pleomorphic adenoma mean? In pathology, carcinoma is a general term used to describe a group of cancerous tumours made up of epithelial cells while …
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