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01-09-2015 | Case Report

Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the anterior region of the mandible: report of an unusual case and review of the literature

Authors: Nikos Kechagias, Aris Ntomouchtsis, Alexandra Mavrodi, Barbara Christoforidou, Antonis Tsekos, Kostas Vahtsevanos

Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Issue 3/2015

Abstract

Introduction

Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a rare lesion, whose exact pathogenesis is still not fully understood. Generally, it is more frequently encountered in the mandible than in the maxilla and in the posterior than in the anterior aspect of the jaws. Cases of central mucoepidermoid carcinomas are rarely mentioned in the literature, and therefore, additional information concerning this type of lesion is needed.

Case report

In the present paper, we report an extremely unusual case of a central mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the anterior region of the mandible of a 37-year-old female patient. The diagnosis and the surgical management of the tumor along with the reconstructive techniques utilized to restore the mandible and a 6-year follow-up are discussed.

Discussion

Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma is an unusual tumor of the jaws, especially in the anterior region. It is only locally aggressive and has most frequently a good prognosis if treated with wide surgical excision.

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Title: Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the anterior region of the mandible: report of an unusual case and review of the literature
Authors: Nikos Kechagias
Aris Ntomouchtsis
Alexandra Mavrodi
Barbara Christoforidou
Antonis Tsekos
Kostas Vahtsevanos
Publication date: 01-09-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1865-1550
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1569
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-015-0483-8

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Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the anterior region of the mandible: report of an unusual case and review of the literature

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Introduction

Case report

Discussion

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