Osteogenic sarcoma of the tongue: case report with light and electron microscopy studies and review of the literature.
A case of osteosarcoma of the tongue is reported, with microscopic findings. The patient underwent chemotherapy, left hemiglossectomy, and neck dissection, followed by radiotherapy. Five years after initial therapy, he is still alive and well, with no evidence of recurrence.
Beziat
J L
JL
Department of Maxillo-facial Surgery, Hospital Croix-Rousse, Lyon, France.
Tabone
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Bailly
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Gerard
J P
JP
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure*