mucoepidermoid carcinoma

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a type of salivary gland cancer. The salivary glands are small saliva-producing organs located in the head and neck.  Although less common, this type of cancer can also be found in the nasal cavity and lungs. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma comprises three types of cells: mucus-producing cells, epidermoid (squamous-like) cells, and intermediate cells that …
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