Small Cell Neuroendocrine Tumor of Base of Tongue - Treatment Strategies of A Rare Entity

Autor:	S Singh, Paramjeet Kaur, AK Chauhan, R Sen, Anil Khurana
Rok vydání:	2014
Předmět:	Pathology medicine.medical_specialty medicine.anatomical_structure business.industry Tongue medicine Rare entity Treatment strategy business Base (topology)
Zdroj:	Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry. 8:181-183
ISSN:	0973-7316 2230-7389
DOI:	10.5005/johcd-8-3-181
Popis:	Neuroendocrine tumors are rare in head and neck region, while larynx is the most common site of presentation where they represent 0.5-1.0% of epithelial tumor, whereas only few cases of small cell neuroendocrine tumor of base of tongue has been reported so far. A 56-year old male presented with growth base of tongue. After through investigations the growth confirmed as a case of poorly differentiated high grade small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and was clinically labeled as stage III (T3N0M0). The patient was treated with radiotherapy and combination chemotherapy. Presently the patient is having stable disease without any symptoms.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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