Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) of the skin is a highly uncommon neoplasm, although it exhibits a higher prevalence in the main and minor salivary glands, constituting roughly 30% of all malignant tumours originating from these glands. In this report, we provide a clinical case involving a 52-year-old male patient who presented with swelling located on the posterior aspect of his neck. The patient's condition was classified as a benign sebaceous cyst based on clinical and radiological findings. The histopathological examination indicated the presence of primary cutaneous mucoepidermoid carcinoma (PCMEC). Histopathology is therefore crucial for early diagnosis as well as prompt treatment. Key words: Benign sebaceous cyst, primary cutaneous mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
Authors: Vaidehi Nagar, Sharad Gor, Amit Shah
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4389094570