Abstract :
Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma is a rare malignant salivary gland neoplasm. It is also known as adenomyoepithelioma. It accounts for less than 1% of all salivary gland neoplasms. This unusual salivary gland tumors is first described by Donath et al in 1972. This tumor occurs in sixth decade and beyond having a female predominance. Parotid gland is the most commonly involved followed by submandibular gland and palate. Herein we are presenting a rare case of Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of parotid gland.
Keyword :
Epithelial–myoepithelial carcinoma, Adenomyoepithelioma, Parotid gland tumors