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- Title
Lingual osteoma presenting as a solitary painless lesion: Report of a rare case with review of the literature.
- Authors
Salih, Abdulwahid M; Hassan, Shko H; Saeed, Yadgar A; Muhialdeen, Aso S; Hussein, Bushra O; Ali, Rawa M; Qadir, Abdullah A; Abdullah, Ari M; Dhahir, Hardi M; Qaradakhy, Aras J; Kakamand, Fahmi H
- Abstract
Lingual osteoma, a rare, benign bone tumor that primarily affects the posterior tongue, can be difficult to diagnose. This study aims to report a case of osteoma affecting the tongue in a 17-year-old female. The patient had a foreign body sensation and a progressively growing lesion for 3 years and underwent clinical examination and diagnostic procedures. A well-defined, smooth-surfaced, white mass was discovered in the posterior third of the tongue. The 1.5 × 1 × 0.4 cm mass was completely excised under local anesthesia and histopathologically confirmed as a benign lingual osteoma. The 2-month post-operative outcome was uneventful. The rarity of lingual osteoma, as well as the fact that it is often asymptomatic, makes diagnosis difficult. The diagnosis entails a proper clinical examination, imaging studies, and histopathological analysis. Surgical intervention, primarily aimed at complete excision while preserving tongue function, remains the primary treatment option. Successful excision entails educating healthcare professionals about this rare benign bony tumor to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
- Subjects
LITERATURE reviews; PLASMACYTOMA; MEDICAL personnel; DIAGNOSTIC examinations; LOCAL anesthesia; BENIGN tumors
- Publication
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2024, p1
- ISSN
2050-313X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/2050313X241260177