# Operculectomy Preceding a Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Development: Case Report

## TL;DR

A young woman developed mucoepidermoid carcinoma after multiple operculectomies, highlighting a possible link between the procedure and cancer development.

## Contribution

This case report suggests a potential association between operculectomy and mucoepidermoid carcinoma development.

## Key findings

- An 18-year-old female developed mucoepidermoid carcinoma following multiple operculectomies.
- The case highlights the need to consider operculectomy as a possible risk factor for this cancer.
- Clinical manifestations and TNM staging guide treatment decisions for mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

## Abstract

We present the case of an 18‐year‐old female patient with a history of multiple operculectomies that preceded the development of mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the retromolar region. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a malignant glandular epithelial neoplasm characterized by mucous, intermediate and epidermoid cells. Although its etiology is so far uncertain, there are various clinical manifestations that help us understand its biological behavior. The treatment depends on the TNM staging.