title: Clear Cell Mypepithelial Carcinoma of the Base Tongue Managed by the Mandible Preserving Pull-Through Oropharyngectomy Approach.
abstract: Myoepithelial carcinoma (MC) is rare disease that comprises of only about 2 % of all salivary gland carcinomas and MC that focally or predominantly displays clear cell-type tumor cells are considered as CCMC. We recently got to treat a rare case of a base tongue clear cell myoepithelial carcinoma. (CCMC) Our patient, to the best of our knowledge is the second case of base tongue CCMC and the first with metastatic involvement of the cervical lymph nodes. We successfully managed the tumor using the "mandible preserving pull-through oropharyngectomy approach" Knowledge of the different surgical approaches and techniques is thus vital for better oncologic, functional and aesthetic outcomes following surgery for tumors especially in challenging sub sites like the oropharynx.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), 38, Sardar Patel Rd, Adyar, Chennai, 600020 India.
authors.forename: Arvind
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krishnamurthy
keywords: Clear cell myoepithelial carcinoma; Mandible preserving pull-through oropharyngectomy approach; Minor salivary gland tumors; Myoepithelial carcinoma