Mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma of the tongue arising within a congenital enteric cyst

ConclusionThe association of primary MANEC of the tongue with a gastrointestinal heterotopic cyst supports an origin from entrapped endodermal elements as opposed to salivary duct origin. This case raises the awareness of a rare yet prognostically important complication of a gastrointestinal heterotopic cyst.

Source: Head and Neck - February 23, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Louis J. Ligthelm, Belinda K. Bunn, Erich J. Raubenheimer, Willie F. P. Heerden Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research