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Proliferative myositis arising in the tongue

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

A. Singh ,
J. M. Philpott ,
N. N. Patel  and
G. Mochloulis
A. Singh
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK
J. M. Philpott
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK
N. N. Patel
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK
G. Mochloulis
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK
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Abstract

We describe a rare case of proliferative myositis affecting the lateral border of the tongue. The site of the lesion and its gross pathological presentation were highly suggestive of a malignant process. Subsequent biopsy and characteristic histological appearance led to the diagnosis of this benign condition. This is the first reported case of a painful presentation of proliferative myositis involving the tongue. This report serves to remind the head and neck surgeon of the need to obtain histological diagnosis of malignancy before embarking upon radical surgical treatment. We recommend careful follow-up to ensure complete resolution of the lesion.

Keywords

MyositisTongue
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 114 , Issue 12 , December 2000 , pp. 978 - 979
Copyright
Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2000

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