Diagnostic and management challenge of concurrent tongue squamous cell carcinoma with an unknown parapharyngeal mass
10.5125/jkaoms.2024.50.1.56
- Author:
Raymond SHUPAK
1
;
Roderick KIM
;
Jun Hyuk HUH
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA, USA
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2024;50(1):56-59
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
There are very few case reports of the diagnosis and management of concurrent oral cavity and parapharyngeal space tumors. We present a case involving a 49-year-old female who presented with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma confirmed by biopsy. Initial diagnostic workup revealed a concurrent parapharyngeal mass. Diagnostic studies and surgical therapy were tailored to account for both pathological entities. The patient was treated with a combination of surgery and adjuvant therapy. The surgical strategy was designed to address both lesions simultaneously. One year post-surgery, the patient had good response to therapy with no evidence of persistent or recurrent disease. This report discusses the outcome and treatment of a rare case of concurrent squamous cell carcinoma with a complicating parapharyngeal space tumor. It explores the diagnostic process, comprehensive workup, and the surgical management.
