A Rare Case of Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue Base: A Case Report
10.21593/kjhno/2024.40.1.15
- Author:
Hong Jin KIM
1
;
HwaEun OH
;
Kyung Ho OH
;
Soon Young KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Korean Journal of Head and Neck Oncology
2024;40(1):15-17
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:KO
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Abstract:
Clear cell carcinoma is a rare variant of salivary gland carcinoma, and its occurrence in the tongue base is even rarer. We present a case of a 55-year-old female patient with clear cell carcinoma of the tongue base. The patient initially presented with a 3-month history of palpable tongue mass, leading to her visit to the otolaryngology outpatient clinic. The patient underwent a complete resection of the tumor under general anesthesia. Postoperative follow-up imaging studies showed no evidence of recurrence.This case report highlights the diagnostic and management challenges associated with clear cell carcinoma of tongue base and demonstrates that a high index of suspicion is required to diagnose clear cell caricnoma, given its rarity and overlapping features with other clear cell neoplasms.
