Korean J Dermatol.  1973 Dec;11(3):183-186.

A Case of Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Parotid Gland Origin

• Choi DS
• Woo TH
• Chin HS

Abstract

Mucoepidermoid earcinoma occurred in about 2% among salivary gland tumor and in about 15% among malignant parotid gland tumor. The tumor occurred usually in elderly persons and arose as innocent-appearing swelling in the parotid gland region with gradual painless enlargement without alarming and it's usual size is less than 2 cm, However, a few of the poorly differentiated neoplasms grew rapidly and were painful and accompanied by facial nerve paralysis in about 15%. But it's prognosis is better than other salivary gland origin. We report a case of typical mucoepidermoid carcinoma of parotid gland origin which is occurred in 15 years old girl. The tumor begins pea sized painless nodule since about 2 years ago, and enlarged gradually to apple size and accompanied by facial nerve paralysis and pain sensation recently. But there was no evidence of tumor in parotid gland itself and no metastasis.

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Aged
Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid*
Facial Nerve
Female
Humans
Neoplasm Metastasis
Paralysis
Parotid Gland*
Peas
Prognosis
Salivary Glands
Sensation