Mucoepidermoid carcinoma

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Micrograph of a mucoepidermoid carcinoma. FNA specimen. Pap stain.
SpecialtyOncology, Maxillofacial surgery, ENT surgery

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common type of minor salivary gland malignancy in adults. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma can also be found in other organs, such as bronchi, lacrimal sac, and thyroid gland.

Mucicarmine staining is one stain used by pathologist for detection.

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