Symptoms of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of parotid gland?

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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is an epithelial malignant tumor of the gland composed of columnar, clear and eosinophilic mucinous cells, intermediate cells and epidermoid cells. It is the most common primary malignant tumor of salivary gland in children and adults. It is harmful and difficult to treat. The cure coefficient is low? Now let me tell you something.

Symptoms of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of parotid gland?

The clinical manifestations of mucoepidermoid carcinoma are closely related to the severity of our disease, that is, closely related to the degree of clinical differentiation. Generally speaking, most of my friends belong to well differentiated type, generally painless mass, also relatively long, especially slow growth.

Poorly differentiated tumors grow faster and often have pain around them. The boundary is not clear, it is diffuse, and it will be bonded with other tissues of the face. If the affected area is ulcerated, it is easy to lead to secondary infection, forming a ulcerated surface that can not be healed for a long time.

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma generally occurs in parotid gland, accounting for more than 70%. Generally speaking, patients with small salivary glands are common in the palate, of course, other parts may also have such a situation. The disease can occur at any age, especially in 30-50 years old.

matters needing attention

Mucoepidermoid cancer patients should develop good eating habits, usually eat more food that helps to inhibit the occurrence of cancer, regular physical examination, for any condition of the body should cause enough attention, a comprehensive understanding of their physical condition.