label: Major Salivary Gland Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
label_lc: major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma
description: A carcinoma that arises from the major salivary glands.  It usually arises from the parotid gland.  It is the most common primary carcinoma of the salivary glands and usually presents as a firm and painless mass.  It is characterized by the presence of epidermoid cells, mucus producing cells, and cells of intermediate type.  The majority of cases have a favorable outcome.