title: Angioleiomyoma of the tongue.
abstract: A case of angioleiomyoma of the tongue is detailed. The patient sought treatment for a painless, rubbery mass of 10 years duration. The tumor was unusual, appearing bilobed, with the dorsal aspect whitish in color and a blue ventral component. Occasional episodes of numbness were noted. Biopsy of the lesion demonstrated bundles of smooth muscle cells surrounding numerous vascular spaces. The patient was lost to follow-up; as a result, a complete surgical excision of the tumor was not performed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Pathology, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School, University of Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: John K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.forename: Pat
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ricalde
authors.forename: Nikolaos G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Nikitakis
authors.forename: Bernard A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D000199:Actins / Q000032:analysis; D018229:Angiomyoma / Q000473:pathology*; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000473:pathology; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000199:Actins