Ectomesenchymal chondromyxoid tumor of the tongue – A rare case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Anjana Sharma, Ravindranath M., Varsha Pandey, Tanvir Khan

Volume : 2, Issue : 2, Year : 2016

Article Page : 81-84

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Abstract

Ectomesenchymal chondromyxoid tumor (ECMT) is a rare, benign tumor of oral cavity. So far fewer than fifty cases have been reported in the literature. It occurs in a wide age range but majority arise in the third to sixth decade.  It exclusively arises in anterior tongue presenting as asymptomatic nodular lesion with size typically less than 2 cm. We reported a case of 20 years old male presented with a swelling on anterior part of tongue for one year duration. Following examination a presumptive diagnosis of adenoma/ papilloma was made. Histopathology following excision suggested ECMT. The diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemistry.

Key words:  Benign, Ectomesenchymal chondromyxoid tumor, Tongue

How to cite : Sharma A, Ravindranath M., Pandey V, Khan T, Ectomesenchymal chondromyxoid tumor of the tongue – A rare case report. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2016;2(2):81-84

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