Cystic isolated lymphoma of the base of the tongue: A case report

• DOI: 10.3892/ol.2016.4224
• Publication Date: 2016-02-11T10:01:03Z
• Authors: EDA SIMSEK; HILAL KIZILTUNC O...; YUSUF BILEN; MUHAMMED CALIK; BETÜL GüNDOGDU; BURAK ERDEMCI
• Keywords: Base (topology)

Isolated lymphoma of the base tongue is a relatively rare condition. The clinical presentation may vary from submucosal mass with cystic appearance to an ulcerated lesion. In present case, was identified in patient admitted sore throat. Pathological examination confirmed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. and pathological picture lymphomas covers wide spectrum rate occurrence oral cavity 3-5%. Among all malignant tumors cavity, represent third most common type tumor, following squamous cell carcinoma salivary gland neoplasms. Lymphomas mostly arise Waldeyer ring, which lymphoid tissue. our no recurrence observed during 8-month follow-up period after administered chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. conclusion, although isolated extremely rare, it should always be considered patients presenting throat sensation foreign body