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KMID : 0390220070180020257
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Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2007 Volume.18 No. 2 p.257 ~ p.260
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A Case of Tongue Base Osteoma
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Park Chul-Ho
Shim Hyun-Joon
Choi Sun-Myung
Yoon Sang-Won
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Abstract
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Osteomas are benign bony lesions characterized by bony excrescences, and usually originating in membranous
bones. In the territory of head and neck, they occur most frequently in the paranasal sinus, maxilla and
mandible. But, osteomas of tongue are uncommon bony tumors, and there have been few previous reports of
osteomas originating from tongue. They are usually seen on the posteior third of tongue or the vicinity to
foramen cecum and circumvallate papillae. It has been postulated that they arise from branchial arch remnant
or undescended thyroid tissue, and reactive lesion after trauma or irritation. This case report describes a clinically
bony hard mass that occurred on the base of the tongue. Recurrence has not been reported following
surgical resection. The authors report this case with review of the literature.
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KEYWORD
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Osteoma, Tongue
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