The topic Carcinoma Ex Benign Mixed Tumor of Salivary Gland you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of Salivary Gland.

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• Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma (Ca-ex-PA) of Salivary Gland is a malignancy of the major salivary glands (mostly) that arises from a pleomorphic adenoma
• It is generally observed in elderly adults. The cause of formation of this salivary gland malignancy is believed to be due to genetic factors
• Ca-ex-PA of Salivary Gland is classified into the following 3 types based on examination of a tumor specimen by the pathologist under a microscope:
  • Non-Invasive Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of Salivary Gland
  • Minimally-Invasive Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of Salivary Gland: 1.5 mm or less penetration of the malignancy into adjacent soft tissue. These tumors do not penetrate the capsule and are confined within it
  • Invasive Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of Salivary Gland: Over 1.5 mm penetration of the malignant component of the tumor into adjacent soft tissue. These penetrate the tumor capsule and are also termed as being ‘widely-invasive’
• The presenting signs and symptoms of Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of Salivary Gland may include a sudden growth of existing pleomorphic adenoma, associated with pain in some cases, facial paralysis, and eating/chewing difficulties
• The treatment for Carcinoma Ex Pleomorphic Adenoma of Salivary Gland may involve a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, but it also depends upon the classification of the tumor
• The prognosis of the Ca-ex-PA tumor depends on several factors, but most importantly on the histopathological classification of the tumor. In most cases, the prognosis of invasive tumor type is poor, while the lesser invasive ones have better prognosis

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