A Rare Case of Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue Base: A Case Report
- 주제(키워드) Clear cell carcinoma Tongue base Head and neck neoplasms
- 발행기관 대한두경부종양학회
- 발행년도 2024
- 총서유형 Journal
- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.21593/kjhno/2024.40.1.15
- KCI ID ART003148580
- 본문언어 한국어
초록/요약
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.
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