A case of high-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma occurring in the oropharynx

DOI
  • MAEDA Hiroyuki
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus
  • NAKASONE Waku
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus
  • MATAYOSHI Sen
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus
  • AGENA Shinya
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus
  • UEZATO Jin
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus
  • KINJYO Hidetoshi
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus
  • NOHA Masashi
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus
  • SUZUKI Mikio
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus

Bibliographic Information

Other Title
  • 中咽頭に発生した高悪性度粘表皮癌の治癒例

Search this article

Abstract

<p>Mucoepidermoid carcinomas originating in the oropharynx are rare. Despite the fact that they are considered to be malignancies, the clinical course of mucoepidermoid carcinoma is heterogeneous. This has various pathological subtypes, which show very little agreement with the prognosis. For instance, the prognosis can be influenced by the differentiation of the area of squamous cell carcinoma or by the degree of invasion throughout the malignant tissue. Consequently, it is thought that the precise pathological diagnosis of the subtype and the selection of the most suitable treatment (based on the diagnosis) are the most important factors for the prognosis. We experienced a case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma occurring in the oropharynx. It was considered highly probable that this tumor was based on the anterior wall or tonsil. Even though our case showed a progressive state and was classified as stage IV, which are factors that are associated with a poor prognosis, he remains alive without recurrence at approximately seven years after surgery. The extensive resection that was performed in the first operation and the suppression of metastasis to the cervical lymph nodes by radiotherapy before and after surgery are thought to be the reasons for the good outcome.</p>

Journal

  • jibi to rinsho

    jibi to rinsho 63 (5), 157-164, 2017-09-20

    JIBI TO RINSHO KAI

Related Projects

See more

Keywords

Details 詳細情報について

Report a problem

Back to top