[Bronchial mucoepidermoid carcinoma: apropos of 3 cases]

Ann Pathol. 2000 Dec;20(6):623-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report three cases of bronchial mucoepidermoid carcinoma (BMEC) of low-grade malignancy with a relafase-free follow up. BMEC are rare tumors. The microscopic findings distinguish low-grade tumors which occur in children and young adults and high-grade tumors concerning older patients; this grading is based on the study of the epidermoid component. If possible, conservative therapy is appropriate in low-grade tumors. The prognosis of high-grade tumors is poor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / therapy
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid / therapy
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis