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KMID : 0829220180420010015
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Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
2018 Volume.42 No. 1 p.15 ~ p.18
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Cartilaginous Choristoma Associated with Adenomatoid Hyperplasia of the Minor Salivary Glands in the Posterior Tongue
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Park Jong-Chan
Kim Won-Ki
Kim Han-Jong
Lee Jun
Yoon Jung-Hoon
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Abstract
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“Cartilaginous choristoma” refers to as a tumorlike cartilaginous mass composed of normal tissues in an abnormal location. Oral cartilaginous choristomas are extremely rare. Although its rarity, most intraoral choristomas occur in the tongue. Adenomatoid hyperplasia of the minor salivary glands may be seen on the minor salivary gland bearing areas, especially seen on the palate. This report describes a case of firm mass on the left lateral tongue that was resulted cartilaginous choristoma associated with adenomatoid hyperplasia, which occurred in a 23-year-old male patient. And It hasn’t recurred during 17 months after complete excision.
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KEYWORD
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Cartilaginous Choristoma, Adenomatoid Hyperplasia, Tongue
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