Expression of Mucins in Salivary Gland Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma

• Published in: Head & neck pathology (Totowa, N.J.) Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 491 - 502
• Main Authors: Robinson, Liam, van Heerden, Marlene B., Ker-Fox, Jason G., Hunter, Keith D., van Heerden, Willie F. P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.06.2021
• Subjects: Dentistry; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Original Paper; Otorhinolaryngology; Pathology; Immunohistochemistry; FISH; Epithelial mucin expression; Histological grade; Mucoepidermoid carcinoma; Salivary gland carcinoma

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common malignant salivary gland tumour in both adults and children. Histological grading of MEC is subjective, but plays an important role in predicting patient prognosis. Epithelial mucin (MUC) status may aid in establishing a more accurate grade. This stu...