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Lacrimal gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma

MedGen UID:
235248
•Concept ID:
C1334359
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Lacrimal Gland Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma; lacrimal gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma; Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Lacrimal Gland; mucoepidermoid carcinoma of lacrimal gland; Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Lacrimal Gland; mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the lacrimal gland
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0003092

Definition

An extremely rare carcinoma that arises from the lacrimal gland. It is characterized by the presence of infiltrating nests of epidermoid cells and mucus producing cells. [from NCI]

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CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVLacrimal gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma

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