Physical examination findings of mucoepidermoid carcinoma depend on the size and location of the tumor. Physical examination of patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma is usually remarkable for tenderness and intraoral bluish-red mucosa.

The following physical examination findings may be present among patients with mucoepidermoid carcinoma:^[1][1]

• Patients are usually well-appearing
• Facial swelling
• Facial deformity

• Fever may be present

• Unilateral otorrhea
• Hearing acuity may be reduced
• Bluish-red intraoral mucosa

• Carotid bruits may be auscultated unilaterally using the bell/diaphragm of the otoscope
• Unilateral lymphadenopathy

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