Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the tongue.
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) can occur as a rare mesenchymal neoplasm of the deep structures of the head and neck region. An unusual case of MFH of the tongue is described in a 61-year-old male. The primary tumour measured 90 X 50 X 30 mm. Treatment consisted of hemiglossectomy in continuity with a supra-omohyoidal neck dissection. The patient has been free from disease for 2 years. The tongue as a primary site of MFH has not been reported to date. The literature of oral manifestations and treatment of this neoplasm is reviewed.
D005927:Glossectomy; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000648:ultrastructure