Rhabdomyoma of the base of the tongue : A case report

A case of rhabdomyoma in the base of the tongue that caused dysphagia and sleep apnea is presented. Diagnosis was accomplished by means of fine needle aspiration biopsy and MRI. The tumor was completely removed by a tongue midline split.

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Published in:	International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 136 - 137
Main Authors:	CUESTA GIL, M, FERNANDEZ-ALBA LUENGO, J, NAVARRO VILA, C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam Elsevier 01-04-2000
Subjects:	Biological and medical sciences Dentistry Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Rhabdomyoma - pathology Rhabdomyoma - surgery Tongue Neoplasms - pathology Tongue Neoplasms - surgery Tumors Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology Human Stomatology Male Tongue base Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging Case study Pathology Symptomatology Histopathology Treatment Exeresis Surgery Medical imagery Adult Surgical approach Oral cavity disease Benign neoplasm Diagnosis Technique Rhabdomyoma
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Summary:	A case of rhabdomyoma in the base of the tongue that caused dysphagia and sleep apnea is presented. Diagnosis was accomplished by means of fine needle aspiration biopsy and MRI. The tumor was completely removed by a tongue midline split.
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ISSN:	0901-5027 1399-0020
DOI:	10.1034/j.1399-0020.2000.290212.x