Squamous cell carcinoma and lingual thyroid

• Published in: Ear, nose, & throat journal Vol. 70; no. 8; p. 505
• Main Authors: Bukachevsky, R P, Casler, J D, Oliver, J, Conley, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.1991
• Subjects: Aged; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery; Choristoma - pathology; Choristoma - surgery; Female; Humans; Thyroid Gland; Tongue Neoplasms - pathology; Tongue Neoplasms - surgery

This report represents the first known case of squamous cell carcinoma associated with lingual thyroid tissue. Clinical examination of an exophytic mass at the base of tongue, CT imaging and a preoperative biopsy established a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the midline base of tongue. The t...