Glycogen-rich clear cell carcinoma in the tongue.
The case of a minor salivary gland tumour, arising from the tongue, with nodal metastasis is presented. Biopsy of the tumour and fine-needle aspiration cytology of the neck swelling showed the presence of a clear cell carcinoma with evidence of nodal metastases. A commando operation was performed and the defect was reconstructed using a local tongue flap. The literature review indicated that the neoplasm was rare and its site of occurrence rather unusual.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala.
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Nasir
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D018262:Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006003:Glycogen / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D009333:Neck; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000473:pathology; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000473:pathology
D006003:Glycogen