Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2006 Mar;49(3):346-348.
A Case of Osteoma of the Tongue
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. shcho@hanyang.ac.kr
- 2Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Noncalcified benign neoplasms are commonly found on the tongue and are usually located on the lateral borders in the anterior two thirds. But, osteoma of the tongue is very rare and usually seen on the foramen cecum of the tongue. Histologic features are usually those of a well-circumscribed mass of vital mature bone beneath the surface epithelium. Possible pathogenesis of osteoma is the ossification of branchial arch remnant or undescended thyroid gland, and metaplastic formation. Recurrence has not been reported following surgical removal. We report this case with a review of literature.
