Author/Authors :
Aghakouchakzadeh, Arezoo Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - School of Dentistry - Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj , Kargahi, Neda Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Shahnaseri, Shirin Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Shakeri, Salman Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Dental School - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
Abstract :
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common salivary gland malignancy. Central
MEC (CMEC) is a rare tumor which affects women more than men and is more common in the
mandible. Most cases are histologically classified as low‑grade tumor and radiographically appear as
well‑defined unilocular or multilocular radiolucent lesion, although this tumor causes destruction
and metastasis to other organs. In this article, we present a rare case of CMEC in a 47‑year‑old
woman with unilocular radiolucent lesion of the mandible. Early and accurate diagnostic approach
in all lesions with clinical/radiographical bland appearance is important, and all possibilities such as
a malignant lesion should be considered.
