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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is no secondary prevention for mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
Secondary Prevention
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
References
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]