What is Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma (MEC)?
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma is the most common salivary gland cancer, representing 25-35% of all malignancies at these locations. MEC behaves based on tumor grade where Grade I has a generally indolent course while Grades II and III may recur and/or metastasize. MEC is the most common salivary gland carcinoma in children and young adults.