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Tongue metastasis mimicking an abscess
Ertuğrul Mavili1, Mustafa Oztürk, Tuba Yücel
1Departments of Radiology, Erciyes University School of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey. emavili@erciyes.edu.tr
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (Ankara, Turkey)
|October 20, 2009
Summary
Metastases from lung cancer to the tongue are rare, sometimes initially presenting as an abscess. This case highlights unusual imaging findings for lingual metastasis from lung cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Primary tumors metastasizing to the oral cavity are rare.
- Lung cancer is a common primary source for metastases to the tongue, though initial presentation as tongue metastasis is uncommon.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of lingual metastasis from primary lung cancer.
- The metastasis mimicked an abscess on clinical and imaging examination.
Findings:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and clinical findings of a lingual metastasis from lung cancer are presented.
- The imaging characteristics mimicked a tongue abscess, underscoring diagnostic challenges.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of rare metastatic presentations of lung cancer.
- Recognizing imaging mimics is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of lingual metastases.
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