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Parotid Gland Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
A carcinoma that arises from the parotid gland. It usually presents as a firm and painless mass. It is characterized by the presence of epidermoid cells, mucus producing cells, and cells of intermediate type. It usually spreads to pre-auricular lymph nodes. The majority of cases have a favorable outcome. (NCI Thesaurus)
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