Sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the sublingual gland

Publication date: Available online 16 March 2017
Source:European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases
Author(s): D.H. Lee, J.H. Kim, J.K. Lee, S.C. Lim
IntroductionSclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary gland is a rare subtype of mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The most common site of sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary glands is the parotid gland, followed by the submandibular gland, and the minor salivary glands.ObservationHere we report the first case of sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the sublingual gland.DiscussionClinicians should consider sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the differential diagnosis of salivary gland neoplasm. Surgical excision with clear margins seems to be a sufficient initial treatment option for sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the salivary gland.



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