A Case of Myoepithelioma of the Parotid Gland

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2008;24(2):197-199.
Published online November 30, 2008.

Young Sam Yoo;Jin Young Kim;Young Taek Oh;Jeong Hwan Choi

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유영삼;김진영;오영택;최정환

Abstract

Myoepithelioma is composed predominantly or exclusively of myoepithelial cells. It is most frequently located in parotid gland, the palate and the breasts. It accounts for less than l% of all salivary gland tumors. Surgical excision which accompany a marginal amount of uninvolved tissue is curative. We report a case of parotid gland myoepithelioma treated by surgery.

Key Words: Myoepithelioma, Parotid gland

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