IP International Journal of Medical Paediatrics and Oncology

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Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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Author Details: Deepti Sharma, Garima Singh

Volume : 2

Issue : 3

Online ISSN : 2581-4702

Print ISSN : 2581-4699

Article First Page : 118

Article End Page : 119

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Abstract

Spindle cell carcinoma (SpCC) or sarcomatoid carcinoma of the tongue is rare and aggressive variant of squamous cell carcinoma with incidence of <1%. It is characterised by proliferation of epithelial and mesenchymal components. It is important to diagnose this variant of SCC, because of its tendency to recur and early metastasis.
We are reporting this rare tumor with an unusual location in a forty year old gentleman to contribute in part to the better understanding and awareness of this rare malignancy.

Keywords: Spindle cell carcinoma, Biphasic, Sarcomatoid, Squamous