Mucoepidermoid carcinoma history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
The hallmark symptom of mucoepidermoid carcinoma is painless swelling. A positive history of occupational exposure (rubber products manufacturing) may be suggestive of mucoepidermoid carcinoma tumor. Symptoms related with mucoepidermoid carcinoma will vary depending on the size and location of the tumor. Common symptoms of mucoepidermoid carcinoma may include facial numbness, adjacent muscle soreness, mandible claudication, otorrhea, dysphagia, and trismus.[1]
History
- Obtaining a complete and detailed history is an important aspect of diagnosing mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Specific areas of focus when obtaining the history include:
- Symptoms: duration, onset, and progression
- Previous exposure to risk factors such as: rubber products manufacturing and asbestos mining
- Ionizing radiation
Symptoms
- The majority of mucoepidermoid carcinomas are asymptomatic and are usually found incidentally.
- The hallmark of mucoepidermoid carcinomas is a painless growing swelling.
- Other symptoms of mucoepidermoid carcinoma may include:
- Adjacent muscle soreness
- Facial pain
- Dysphagia
- Trismus
- Tinnitus
- Pain during mastication
- Facial numbness
- Mandible claudication