disease has location mucoepidermoid carcinoma major salivary gland carcinoma major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma MEDGEN:233139 major salivary gland mucoepidermoid cancer EFO:1000346 NCIT:C5906 MONDO:0006286 mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the Major salivary gland 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. GARD:0024360 mucoepidermoid carcinoma of Major salivary gland major salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma UMLS:C1334551 salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma major salivary gland