Osseous Choristoma of the Tongue: A Review of Etiopathogenesis. (14th December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gorini, Edoardo; Mullace, Mauro; Migliorini, Luca; Mevio, Emilio
• Other Names: Rapoport Abrão Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-12-14
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/373104
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Osseous choristoma is a normal bone tissue in an ectopic position. In the oral region lingual localization occurs more frequently and the mass is generally localized on the dorsum of the tongue. Definitive diagnosis is obtained only after histopathologic examination. The etiology remains already debatable. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. In this paper we present a case of tongue osseous choristoma and a review of the literature.