A case report of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the larynx is presented and the literature reviewed. The inherent difficulties in histologic diagnosis are noted and the clinical behavior and treatment of mucoepidermoid carcinoma are discussed. At the present time, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the larynx should be regarded as a separate entity, its treatment based on histological grade as well as clinical behavior.
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