Sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the sublingual gland

• Published in: European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases Vol. 134; no. 5; pp. 355 - 356
• Main Authors: Lee, D.H, Kim, J.H, Lee, J.K, Lim, S.C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: France Elsevier Masson SAS 01.10.2017
• Subjects: Aged; Biopsy, Fine-Needle - methods; Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid - diagnosis; Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid - surgery; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Mucoepidermoid carcinoma; Otolaryngology; Salivary Gland Neoplasms - diagnosis; Salivary Gland Neoplasms - surgery; Sclerosing; Sublingual gland; Sublingual Gland - pathology; Sublingual Gland - surgery; Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods; Treatment Outcome; Sclerosing; Sublingual gland; Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
• ISSN: 1879-7296; 1879-730X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2016.07.010

Abstract Introduction Sclerosing 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. Observation Here we report the first case of sclerosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the sublingual gland. Discussion Clinicians 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.