A Case of Chondroid Choristoma on the Dorsum of the Tongue

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2018;34(2):43-46.
Published online November 30, 2018.

Bu Kwan Kil;Ho Jin Son;Bo Mun Kim;Jae Won Joung;Jeong Kyu Kim

설배부에 발생한 연골성분리종 1례

길부관;손호진;김보문;정재원;김정규

Abstract

Chondroid choristomais a rare tumor like lesion of normal tissue in an unusual location. Oral cavity chondroid choristoma is exceedingly uncommon. This lesion is commonly covered by normal oral mucosa and can develop during a whole lifetime. We experienced a case of 57-year-old man who presented as 6-months history of asymptomatic mass on the dorsal surface of the tongue. We performed surgical excision under local anesthesia, and the pathological diagnosis was chondroid choristoma. After surgery, patient was followed up without any recurrence and discomfort. Therefore, we report this case with a review of literature.

Key Words: cartilage, choristoma, tongue