Solitary Amyloid Tumor of the Tongue Base

The purpose of this article is to present a rare case of localized, solitary amyloid tumor of tongue base and emphasize some of the characteristic features of challenging clinical and histopathologic diagnosis. In this paper, we focused on the clinical and pathological specifications of this rare tu...

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Published inInternational Journal of Otolaryngology Vol. 2009; no. 2009; pp. 35 - 37
Main Authors Akyildiz, Serdar, Doganavsargil, B., Gode, Sercan, Veral, A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Limiteds 01.01.2009
Hindawi Puplishing Corporation
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to present a rare case of localized, solitary amyloid tumor of tongue base and emphasize some of the characteristic features of challenging clinical and histopathologic diagnosis. In this paper, we focused on the clinical and pathological specifications of this rare tumor, so any unnecessary examinations or measures may be spared. Negative staining of amyloid material with AAC and osseous metaplasia noted in the histopathologic examination may not be thought as definite criteria for localized amyloidosis, but a supporter of localized, solitary amyloid tumor diagnosis.
Bibliography:Recommended by David W. Eisele
ISSN:1687-9201
1687-921X
DOI:10.1155/2009/515068