Osteochondroma of the tongue
- 1 February 1990
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- Vol. 104 (2) , 138-140
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215100112071
Abstract
A case is described of osteochondroma of the tongue and the literature on osteomata, chondromata and osteochondromata of the tongue is reviewed. The tendency for these tumours to arise in the region of the foramen caecum has been noted in previous reports as has the female preponderance. It has been suggested that they arise from remnants of branchial arch cartilage. The variation in the duration and age at presentation of the lesion has not been explained and an alternative theory is suggested.Keywords
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