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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma causes

Introduction

Overview

Overview

There are no established direct causes for mucoepidermoid carcinoma. The development of mucoepidermoid carcinoma has been associated with the result of multiple genetic mutations.

Causes

Causes

  • There are no established direct causes for mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
  • The development of mucoepidermoid carcinoma may be the result of multiple genetic mutations.[1]
  • Common genetic mutations for the development of mucoepidermoid carcinoma can be found here.
References

References

  1. ↑ Eneroth, C.-M. (1971), Salivary gland tumors in the parotid gland, submandibular gland, and the palate region. Cancer, 27: 1415–1418. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(197106)27:6<1415::AID-CNCR2820270622>3.0.CO;2-X

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