Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor: A Rare Tumor in the Tongue. (27th March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yucel Ekici, Nur; Bayindir, Tuba; Kizilay, Ahmet; Aydin, Nasuhi Engin
• Other Names: Morshed K. Academic Editor.; Paludetti G. Academic Editor.; Ulualp S. Academic Editor.; Wang H.-W. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-03-27
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/787824
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor is composed of myofibroblast and inflammatory cell infiltration of the tissue. Malign transformation and recurrence rate of this tumor is rare and accepted as benign fibroinflammatory disease. The main etiology is unclear, but infection, trauma, and immunologic event are accused. In this study, we presented a 75-year-old man with a mass on his tongue, which was diagnosed as "inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor." This type of tumor is rarely seen in the tongue and might be difficult to diagnose. Complete mass excision was provided for an adaquete treatment.