Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is a malignant neoplasm observed in the major and minor salivary glands. As the name implies, the tumor is composed of both mucus secreting cells and epidermoid type cells in varying portions. MMEC of the salivary gland can originate in both major and minor salivary glands from pluripotent reserve cells of the excretory ducts that are capable of differentiating into squamous, columnar, and mucous cells. It is more common tumor in individuals under 20 years of age. Greatest difference from the average age of all patients is noted in the hard palate for which the age distribution is slanted to the younger age groups. This paper reports a rare case of low-grade MEC of palate with aggressive clinical behavior in a 50-year-old female.

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