Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue: A Rare Tumor in an Unusual Location. (20th February 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oktay, Murat; Kokenek-Unal, Tuba Dilay; Ocal, Bulent; Saylam, Guleser; Korkmaz, Mehmet Hakan; Alper, Murat
• Other Names: Tse Gary Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Pathology research international. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-02-20
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; 571.905
• DOI: 10.4061/2011/572381
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-8091

Abstract

Abstract : Spindle cell carcinoma is a rare biphasic tumor consisting of epithelial and mesenchymal components. Presence of this tumor type in the tongue has rarely been reported. Herein, a case of 55-year-old woman who presented with a polypoid lesion at her tongue has been reported. Surgery was performed and pathologic examination revealed a spindle cell carcinoma. We present this rare tumor with an unusual location to contribute in part to the better understanding and awareness of this rare malignancy.