Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is most commonly described in salivary glands, whe re it accounts for approximately 8% of all salivary gland tumors. However, like nearly all types of salivary gland tumors, mucoepidermoid carcinoma ca n originate in intraosseous or central locations, with the mandible being t he most frequent site. We present a case of central mucoepidermoid carcinom a (CMEC) of the mandible and discuss its origin, staging, clinical presenta tion, and treatment.