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Basic Information about Mucoepidermoid Tumor

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  Several hundred minor salivary glands are too small for the microscope to see. These glands are lined under the lips and the tongue; they are on the top of the mouth; they have nose, sinuses and the larynx inside the cheek.Tumors in these glands are rare, but cancerous rather than benign are more common. Minor salivary gland cancer mostly begins on the mouth roof. Mucoepidermoid tumor carcinomas, including the breast, eustachian ear tube, lung bronchi and thyroid, have been identified at far and atypical locations. Carcinomas are not identified for Mucoepidermoidsubglottis. In infants, MEC is the most common malignant salivary gland.The tumor normally develops an unpainted, constant, slowly growing swelling with large variations, which often takes place before a clinical presentation in an accelerate growth process. Tenderness, otorrhea, dysphagia and trism are all the symptoms. Intraoral tumors are frequently fluctuating and bluish-red and can be close to mucoceles or vascular inju

Basic Things to Know About Parotid Surgery

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  Parotid Surgery is needed to get rid of this disease. Everyone knows that salivary glands can mostly be severe, mucous, or secretive. Mucus is an ingredient thick, clear, and slightly slimy. Serous secretions are more liquid opalescent fluids consisting of water and proteins such as amylase digestive enzymes. The glands may be specific, only containing one of those two substances, depending on the cell type present, or they can be mixed, giving combinations of both secretions. The presence of thought, or smell of food, as well as thermal stimulation, can increase the separations. Besides small tongue, palate, lips, and cheeks, humans have three major glands that are opened in the mouth by well-developed ducts: ·            The largest of the three Parotid Surgery lies between the ear and the upward branch of the lower jaw. The tissue capsules of every gland consist of fatty tissue and cells that mostly secrete serous fluids. ·            In the rear of the oral cavity, near th

Pleomorphic Adenoma and Its Symptoms along with Treatment Procedure

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  Pleomorphic adenoma is a common benign salivary gland neoplasm that is characterized by neoplastic proliferation of parenchymatous glandular cells along with myoepithelial components – having a malignant potentiality. There are different symptoms. The most common symptom of this tumor is development of a lump or swelling on, in or near your neck, jaw and mouth. Patient may also feel numbness and muscle weakness in part of your face along with continuous pain your salivary gland. As far as etiology of pleomorphic adenoma is concerned, it is unknown and the incidence of this tumor often found increasing 15-20 years after exposure of radiation. According to researches, Simian Virus may play a causative role in the development of pleomorphic adenoma .   It is most common benign salivary gland neoplasm – representing approx 45-75% of all salivary gland tumors. What Is the Treatment Procedure of Pleomorphic Adenoma? Surgery is the treatment procedure for Pleomorphic adenoma. There i