Introduction:

Intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a very rare malignant neoplasm of the salivary glands, it has the ability to develop in any part of the mouth, being the molar-premolar area and mandibular angle the most frequent sites of its finding.

Objective:

To report the case of a low grade intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the jaw, in an older adult patient who was diagnosed in an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service after being referred by a general private dentist.

Methods:

A clinical examination was carried out and indicated the taking of panoramic radiography, tomography and incisional biopsy.

Results:

The biopsy resulted in intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma and was later transferred to the Oncology Service.

Conclusion:

Intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma is an infrequent pathology, with a favorable prognosis when it is detected early and has similar characteristics to other not so aggressive pathologies.