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Alveolar soft part sarcoma of the tongue in a 3-year-old boy: a case report

Authors: George Noussios, Pantelis Chouridis, Ioannis Petropoulos, Kostas Karagiannidis, George Kontzoglou

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Introduction

Alveolar soft tissue sarcoma of the tongue is a very rare and aggressive tumor which occurs in infancy with a relatively controversial histogenesis. It may mimic benign vascular neoplasms and may metastasize to the lungs, brain or bones.

Case presentation

We present the case of a three-year-old Caucasian boy who was admitted to our department with a history of dysphagia and two episodes of oral bleeding which had lasted for a period of six months. A thorough histological examination together with imaging techniques form the basis of a reliable diagnosis.

Conclusion

Alveolar soft tissue sarcoma of the tongue is a rare tumor which occurs in infancy and which is often misdiagnosed pre-operatively. It should therefore be included in the differential diagnosis of oral pediatric lesions.

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Title: Alveolar soft part sarcoma of the tongue in a 3-year-old boy: a case report
Authors: George Noussios
Pantelis Chouridis
Ioannis Petropoulos
Kostas Karagiannidis
George Kontzoglou
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-4-130

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