Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Anterior Tongue: A Report of a Rare Case.

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is a commonly observed malignancy of salivary glands. It rarely involves minor salivary glands of the tongue. Most cases are reported in the base and dorsum of the tongue. This report discusses a 62-year-old male patient presenting with a non-healing ulcer and pain on the inferior surface of the tongue. Clinical examination revealed an ulceroproliferative, firm, and exophytic growth on the ventral surface of the anterior tongue. An incisional biopsy and histopathological analysis confirmed a high-grade MEC. The patient underwent surgical excision combined with radiotherapy, followed by long-term monitoring for prognosis assessment.