Focal myositis of the tongue presenting as macroglossia.
Focal myositis (FM) is a benign localized inflammatory process of unknown aetiology, which presents as a rapidly enlarging soft-tissue mass that evolves into a localized lesion. It is most often mistaken for a neoplasm. Histologically, it is characterized by marked myopathic changes of the muscle fibres, lymphocytic infiltration and interstitial fibrosis. We describe a case of focal myositis of the tongue and review this rare condition.
Lee
M-W
MW
Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. miumiu@amc.seoul.kr
Huh
J-R
JR
Lee
W-J
WJ
Choi
J-H
JH
Moon
K-C
KC
Koh
J-K
JK
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009220:Myositis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D014059:Tongue / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents