NCIt synonyms : Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Salivary Gland; Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Salivary Gland;
NCIt definition : A carcinoma that arises from the salivary glands. It is the most common primary carcinoma
of the salivary glands and usually presents as a firm and painless mass. It is characterized
by the presence of squamous cells, mucus producing cells, and cells of intermediate
type. The majority of cases have a favorable outcome.;