Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the tongue: A rare occurrence

Malignant rhabdoid tumors (MRTs) are highly aggressive neoplasms that most commonly occur in the kidneys of young children. Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the tongue is an extremely rare entity and very few have been reported in the literature. The course of extra-renal MRT is short and its prognosis i...

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Published in:Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP 2014-05, Vol.18 (2), p.312-314
Main Authors: Hazarika, Munlima, Rahman, Tashnin, Sarma, Anupam, Krishnatreya, Manigreeva
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer in children
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Tongue cancer
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Summary:Malignant rhabdoid tumors (MRTs) are highly aggressive neoplasms that most commonly occur in the kidneys of young children. Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the tongue is an extremely rare entity and very few have been reported in the literature. The course of extra-renal MRT is short and its prognosis is very poor. A 19-year-old female presented with a progressive swelling and restricted mobility of the tongue for over 3 months duration. We present here a locally advanced case of MRT of the tongue, its diagnosis, management and review of the literature related to it.
ISSN:0973-029X
1998-393X
DOI:10.4103/0973-029X.140921