Differential Diagnosis for Minor Salivary Gland Tumor in a Kid
- Single most likely diagnosis
- Mucoepidermal carcinoma (b. Mucoep) is less likely in kids, but among the options given, Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is known to be the most common salivary gland malignancy in children, making it the most likely diagnosis in this context.
- Other Likely diagnoses
- Pleomorphic adenoma (a. Pleo) - Although more common in adults, it can occur in children and is the most common benign salivary gland tumor.
- Do Not Miss
- None of the options provided are typically considered "do not miss" diagnoses in the traditional sense of being potentially deadly if missed due to their rarity or specific characteristics in children. However, Adenoid cystic carcinoma (c. Adenoid cystic), though rare, is aggressive and has a poor prognosis, making it crucial not to miss.
- Rare diagnoses
- Acinic cell carcinoma (d. Acinic cell) - This is a rare tumor, more commonly found in the parotid gland of adults, and is very uncommon in minor salivary glands and in children.
- Other rare tumors not listed, such as myoepithelial carcinomas or hyalinizing clear cell carcinomas, could also be considered but are beyond the scope of the provided options.