Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases
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 demonstratin...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-736a11c473ed48b08c9aa8b058fbae8b2025-02-03T06:14:09ZengWileyCase Reports in Otolaryngology2090-67652090-67732017-01-01201710.1155/2017/49735734973573Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung MetastasesMichael Y. Chen0Vipul Vyas1Ryan Sommerville2Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, QLD, AustraliaRoyal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, QLD, AustraliaRoyal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, QLD, AustraliaBackground. 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4973573 |
| spellingShingle | Michael Y. Chen Vipul Vyas Ryan Sommerville Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases Case Reports in Otolaryngology |
| title | Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases |
| title_full | Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases |
| title_fullStr | Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases |
| title_full_unstemmed | Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases |
| title_short | Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue with Possible Lung Metastases |
| title_sort | epithelial myoepithelial carcinoma of the base of tongue with possible lung metastases |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4973573 |
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