Affiliation:
1. Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad , Maharashtra, India
Abstract
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a rare salivary gland tumor affecting minor salivary gland. This case report discusses the clinical features, diagnosis and management and rehabilitation of patient of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of palate. A 32-year old female reported with the chief complain of painless swelling and ulceration on right side of hard palate since 6 months. Then proper clinical, radiological and histopathological investigations and analysis were done to come to diagnosis and based on the incisional biopsy report the diagnosis was confirmed to be mucoepidermoid carcinoma of intermediate grade. This case report depicts timely and accurate diagnosis and decision on treatment plan based on all investigation can not only lead to treatment but also rehabilitation of patient.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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