Salivary Gland Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A carcinoma that arises from the salivary glands. It is the most common primary carcinoma of the salivary glands and usually presents as a firm and painless mass. It is characterized by the presence of squamous cells, mucus producing cells, and cells of intermediate type. The majority of cases have a favorable outcome.

**Synonyms:** - Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Salivary Gland - Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Salivary Gland