Mucoepidermoid carcinoma secondary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Badria Munir M.B.B.S.[2] , Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [3]

Overview

There is no secondary prevention for mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

Secondary Prevention

There is no secondary prevention for mucoepidermoid carcinoma. However regular medical screening at periodic intervals with:
- Blood tests
- Radiological scans
- Physical examinations
Due to its high metastasizing potential and chances of recurrence, often several years of active follow-up and vigilance is recommended.

References

Overview