Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2014 Apr;57(4):255-258. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.4.255.

A Case of Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma Originating from Minor Salivary Gland of Tongue Base

• Kwack BG
• Baek MK
• Kim DY
• Woo JH

• KMID: 1978147
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.4.255

Abstract

Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a rare, often low grade malignant neoplasm that occurs most commonly in the parotid gland. However, EMC originating from a minor salivary gland is extremely rare. A 38-year-old female patient was referred to our department for dysarthria and a huge mass at the base of tongue. Transoral resection of the mass was performed using a midline glossotomy approach. The pathological examination revealed epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of a minor salivary gland. Sequential adjuvant chemoradiotherapy was performed. After clinical follow-up of 26 months, she has remained free of disease. We report on this rare condition in order to share our experience.

Keyword

Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma; Minor salivary gland

MeSH Terms

Adult
Chemoradiotherapy, Adjuvant
Dysarthria
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Parotid Gland
Salivary Glands, Minor*
Tongue*