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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 1/2011

01-07-2011 | Clinical Report

Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Base of the Tongue––A Case Report

Authors: Swapan Kr. Ghosh, Jayanta Saha, Sudipta Chandra, Saumyajit Datta

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Pleomorphic adenoma of the base of the tongue is a rare tumour. A case of a 40-year-old female with pleomorphic adenoma of the tongue base is reported here, with a review of the literature. Complete excision of the mass was done transorally under general anaesthesia.
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Metadata
Title
Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Base of the Tongue––A Case Report
Authors
Swapan Kr. Ghosh
Jayanta Saha
Sudipta Chandra
Saumyajit Datta
Publication date
01-07-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0136-7

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