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Adenocarcinoma of the sublingual gland: Case report and 50 year review of the literature
Author(s) -
Nishijima Wataru,
Tokita Nobuhiro,
Takooda Shouji,
Tsuchiya Shinichi,
Watanabe Isamu
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.5540940118
Subject(s) - medicine , sublingual gland , adenocarcinoma , pathology , dermatology , cancer , salivary gland
Primary adenocarcinoma arising in the sublingual gland is extremely rare, accounting for six cases reported in extensive survey of the literature for the period of 1930 to 1981. A case of adenocarcinoma of the sublingual gland is documented, demonstrating a highly malignant nature of the disease. This neoplasm possesses particular therapeutic problems owing to the relative lack of symptoms and the delay of initial medical observation after the onset of symptoms.