CENTRAL MUCOEPIDERMOID CARCINOMA OF THE MANDIBLE: A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Adjei J. R Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, University of Ghana Dental School
  • Frimpong P. B Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, University of Ghana Dental School
  • Nsiah A. O Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, University of Ghana Dental School
  • Gyau-Darko B Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, 37 Military Hospital
  • Narty N. O Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, University of Ghana Dental School

Keywords:

Intraosseous, Mucoepidermoid, Carcinoma

Abstract

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most common malignant tumour of the salivary glands. It usually occurs in the parotid glands. Primary intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma is rare, making up 2-3% of all mucoepidermoid carcinoma. They usually affect the mandible, with the common clinical presentation being jaw swelling. We report a case of a primary intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma in a 48-year-old African male, who was managed surgically by left hemimandibulectomy, on account of a provisional diagnosis of ameloblastoma.

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Published

2023-09-05

How to Cite

J. R, A., P. B, F., A. O, N., B, G.-D., & N. O, N. (2023). CENTRAL MUCOEPIDERMOID CARCINOMA OF THE MANDIBLE: A CASE REPORT. Ghana Dental JOURNAL, 20(1), 47–49. Retrieved from https://gdajournal.org/publications/index.php/gda/article/view/54

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2023): Ghana Dental Journal

Section

Case Report

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