Base of tongue neuroendocrine carcinoma: A case report. (June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Paquin, Rebecca; Gill, Brittany; Martin, Elizabeth; Byrd, J. Kenneth
• Is Part Of: Oral oncology. Volume 129(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-06
• Subjects: Neuroendocrine tumor -- Neuroendocrine carcinoma -- Head and neck cancer -- Robotic surgery -- Tongue cancer; Mouth -- Cancer -- Periodicals; Mouth -- Tumors -- Periodicals; Mouth Diseases -- Periodicals; Mouth Neoplasms -- Periodicals; Bouche -- Cancer -- Périodiques; Bouche -- Tumeurs -- Périodiques; Tumeurs -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.9943105
• DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2022.105780
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-8375

Abstract

Abstract: Neuroendocrine tumors are rare entities in the head and neck and an even more rare entity in the tongue. In this case report, we describe a calcified neuroendocrine tumor of the base of tongue that was presumed to be benign and was electively excised with pathology demonstrating low-grade carcinoma with focal neuroendocrine features and extensive ossification. We then discuss the histopathology and management.