Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of smaller salivary glands: report of five cases

Carcinoma mucoepidermóide de glândulas salivares menores: relato de cinco casos

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https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2024v17n4.e12588

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Head and neck neoplasms, Malignant neoplasms, Mouth mucosa, Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Salivary gland neoplasms

Abstract

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the malignant neoplasm that most commonly affects the salivary glands, and may resemble reactional or vascular lesions of the mouth. This study aims to present the sociodemographic and clinicopathological profile of five MEC cases of minor salivary glands. Cases diagnosed as MEC in an Oral Pathological Anatomy Service were selected over a 19-years period. Data collection, histopathological analysis and tumor grading, as well as descriptive analysis of cases was carried out. There were 3,313 diagnoses, 36 of which were salivary gland neoplasms, x? 1.9 cases/year. Among salivary gland neoplasms, 12 (33.3%) were malignant and 5 (13.8%) were CME. There were 3 females and ages ranged from 37-81 years-old. Hard palate was the most common site affected, and low-grade tumors were more predominant. Health professionals must pay attention to lesions in the hard palate, to perform biopsy and histopathological analysis, as the correct diagnosis and histopathological grading are essential for referral and therapeutic decisions of the CME.

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Author Biographies

Karine Santos Almeida, Federal University of Espirito Santo

Graduated in dentistry from the Federal University of Espírito Santo.

Tainã Figueiredo Santos , Federal University of Espirito Santo

Master's student in Dental Sciences at the Federal University of Espírito Santo, developing research in the area of ​​concentration in Oral Pathology. I developed research in epidemiology, about Immunization and Vaccination Status in Academics in the Health Area at the Federal University of Espírito Santo, (2019-2020), in Oncology and Health Economics, on the Survey of Costs of Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatment by SUS in the State of Espírito Santo (2020-2021) and in dental prosthesis, about the dimensional change of molding materials in the use of disinfectants against the Sars-cov-2 virus (2021-2022).

Liliana Aparecida Pimenta de Barros, Federal University of Espirito Santo

She has a degree in Dentistry from the Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys - Diamantina/MG (1992), a master's degree in Dentistry (Stomatology) from the Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys (1997) and a PhD in Dentistry (Oral Pathology) from the University of São Paulo (1999). Full Professor (2017) at the Federal University of Espírito Santo, in the Undergraduate Course in Dentistry in the Disciplines of Oral Pathology, Stomatology and Evidence-Based Health Practice and in the Postgraduate Course in Dental Sciences: Fundamentals of Research Methodology, Integrated Diagnostic Process in Dentistry, Management and Entrepreneurship and Extension Practices. INEP Evaluator. She has experience in the area of ​​Dentistry, with an emphasis on Oral Pathology and Stomatology, working mainly on the following topics: oral cancer (promotion, risk factors, prevention, early diagnosis), oral carcinogenesis, oral support for oncology patients and management, diagnosis and treatment of oral pathologies, diagnostic methods. In the area of ​​Education: Active Methodologies and Higher Education, Management. Interinstitutional Relations Advisor at Ufes (2022).

Daniela Nascimento Silva , Federal University of Espirito Santo

She holds a degree in Dentistry from the Federal University of Alagoas (1997), a Master's degree (2002) and a PhD (2004) in Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Trauma) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul. She is currently an Associate Professor of the Undergraduate Course in Dentistry and Assistant Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences at the Federal University of Espírito Santo. She has experience in the area of ​​Dentistry, with an emphasis on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, working mainly in the following areas: Orthognathic Surgery, Rapid Prototyping, Implantology, Bone Repair and Biomaterials.

Águida Cristina Gomes Henriques Leitão, Federal University of Espirito Santo

She holds a degree in Dentistry from the Federal University of Pernambuco, a Master's degree in Dentistry - Integrated Clinic (UFPE) and a PhD in Oral Pathology (UFRN). She is currently an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Dentistry at the Institute of Dentistry at UFES. She works as a permanent professor in the Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences/UFES and the Postgraduate Program in Dentistry and Health/UFBA, coordinating research projects linked to master's and doctoral supervision. She coordinated the Postgraduate Program in Dentistry and Health/UFBA for 2 years. She founded and was a tutor of the Academic League of Oral Diagnosis (LADO) - UFBA. He has experience in the area of ​​Dentistry, with an emphasis on Oral Pathology, works as an anatomical pathologist and carries out research covering mainly the following topics: odontogenic cysts and tumors, stem cells in dentistry, potentially malignant lesions, oral cancer and laser therapy.

Danielle Resende Camisasca, Federal University of Espirito Santo

He holds a degree in Dentistry from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2002), a specialization in Stomatology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2003), a master's degree in Pathology from the Federal Fluminense University (2007) and a PhD in Pathology from the Federal Fluminense University (2009). He is currently an associate professor at the Federal University of Espírito Santo. He has experience in Dentistry, with an emphasis on Oral Pathology and Stomatology, working mainly on the following topics: squamous cell carcinoma, oral cancer, disorders with potential for malignancy, oral leukoplakia, diagnosis, prognosis and pathology.

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2024-05-26

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Santos Almeida, K. ., Figueiredo Santos , T., Pimenta de Barros, L. A. ., Nascimento Silva , D. ., Gomes Henriques Leitão, Águida C. ., & Resende Camisasca, D. . (2024). Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of smaller salivary glands: report of five cases: Carcinoma mucoepidermóide de glândulas salivares menores: relato de cinco casos. Saúde E Pesquisa, 17(4), e12588. https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2024v17n4.e12588

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