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The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma:<ref name="raki">Eneroth, C.-M. (1971), Salivary gland tumors in the parotid gland, submandibular gland, and the palate region. Cancer, 27: 1415–1418. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(197106)27:6<1415::AID-CNCR2820270622>3.0.CO;2-X</ref> | The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma:<ref name="raki">Eneroth, C.-M. (1971), Salivary gland tumors in the parotid gland, submandibular gland, and the palate region. Cancer, 27: 1415–1418. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(197106)27:6<1415::AID-CNCR2820270622>3.0.CO;2-X</ref><ref name="raki">Eneroth, C.-M. (1971), Salivary gland tumors in the parotid gland, submandibular gland, and the palate region. Cancer, 27: 1415–1418. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(197106)27:6<1415::AID-CNCR2820270622>3.0.CO;2-X</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Badria Munir M.B.B.S.[2] , Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [3]
Overview
Physical examination findings of mucoepidermoid carcinoma depend on the size and location of the tumor. Physical examination of patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma is usually remarkable for tenderness and intraoral bluish-red mucosa.
Physical Examination
The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma:[1][1]
Appearance
- Patients are usually well-appearing
- Facial swelling
- Facial deformity
Vital Signs
- Fever may be present
HEENT
- Unilateral otorrhea
- Hearing acuity may be reduced
- Bluish-red intraoral mucosa
NECK
- Carotid bruits may be auscultated unilaterally using the bell/diaphragm of the otoscope
- Unilateral lymphadenopathy
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Parotid swelling With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Parotid swelling With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Parotid swelling With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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