Parotid Gland Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A carcinoma that arises from the parotid gland. Representative examples include mucoepidermoid carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma.

**Synonyms:** - Carcinoma of Parotid - Carcinoma of Parotid Gland - Carcinoma of the Parotid - Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland - Parotid Carcinoma - Parotid Gland Cancer