An unusual form of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is reported, the "de novo" submucosal evolution of which is unique. Histologic definition of this malignancy and its distinction from clinically similar benign and malignant conditions are detailed through a brief review of the relevant differ
Squamous cell carcinoma masquerading as focal myositis of the tongue
β Scribed by Christopher L. McLendon; Dr. Paul A. Levine; Stacey E. Mills; William C. Black
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1989
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 674 KB
- Volume
- 11
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1043-3074
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