A Case of Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma Originating from Minor Salivary Gland of Tongue Base.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.4.255
- Author:
Bo Gyoung KWACK
1
;
Min Kwan BAEK
;
Dong Young KIM
;
Joo Hyun WOO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea. woojh@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma;
Minor salivary gland
- MeSH:
Adult;
Chemoradiotherapy, Adjuvant;
Dysarthria;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Parotid Gland;
Salivary Glands, Minor*;
Tongue*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2014;57(4):255-258
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a rare, often low grade malignant neoplasm that occurs most commonly in the parotid gland. However, EMC originating from a minor salivary gland is extremely rare. A 38-year-old female patient was referred to our department for dysarthria and a huge mass at the base of tongue. Transoral resection of the mass was performed using a midline glossotomy approach. The pathological examination revealed epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of a minor salivary gland. Sequential adjuvant chemoradiotherapy was performed. After clinical follow-up of 26 months, she has remained free of disease. We report on this rare condition in order to share our experience.
