Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases
Joint Authors
Chen, Michael Y.
Vyas, Vipul
Sommerville, Ryan
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-09-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinomas are rare neoplasms usually arising from the salivary glands.
There is limited evidence in the literature on their prognosis in the base of the tongue but other cases have resolved without recurrence.
Methods.
The patient underwent biopsies demonstrating the diagnosis of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of the base of tongue and a PET scan showed multiple bilateral rounded pulmonary nodules.
Results.
The patient declined chemotherapy and radiotherapy to maximise his quality of life and passed away under management from palliative care several months later.
Discussion.
This is the only case in the literature of this type of carcinoma in the base of the tongue resulting in metastases and a poor prognosis.
The case highlights the importance of checking for metastases in such lesions and their potentially serious outcomes if left untreated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Michael Y.& Vyas, Vipul& Sommerville, Ryan. 2017. Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Michael Y.…[et al.]. Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Michael Y.& Vyas, Vipul& Sommerville, Ryan. Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148680
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148680