title: Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma of the tongue.
abstract: Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma has been recently recognized as a distinct entity with a predilection for minor salivary glands. We present an unusual case of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma of the tongue. Only a few cases located at the tongue have been reported in the English literature. Current literature concerning the histopathological and clinical features of this tumor was discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Zeytinlibahce cad., 33079 Mersin, Turkey. munal@mersin.edu.tr
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Unal
authors.forename: Ayse
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Polat
authors.forename: Yücel
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Akbaş
authors.forename: YavuzSelim
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Pata
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000556:secondary; D000368:Aged; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*