Short communication, Note

Harmonic Scalpel Surgical Treatment of the Tongue Angioleomyoma – Case Report and Review of the Literature

Davorin Đanić ; »Josip Juraj Strossmayer« University, Osijek School of Medicine, »Dr. Josip Benčević« General Hospital,
Ana Đanić Hadžibegović ; »Josip Juraj Strossmayer« University, Osijek School of Medicine, »Dr. Josip Benčević« General Hospital,
Tomislav Stojadinović ; »Josip Juraj Strossmayer« University, Osijek School of Medicine, »Dr. Josip Benčević« General Hospital,
Dino Damjanović ; »Josip Juraj Strossmayer« University, Osijek School of Medicine, »Dr. Josip Benčević« General Hospital,
Antoneta Gudelj ; »Josip Juraj Strossmayer« University, Osijek School of Medicine, »Dr. Josip Benčević« General Hospital,
Ivana Mahovne ; »Dr. Josip Benčević« General Hospital, Department of Pathology, Slavonski Brod, Croatia

Abstract

Angioleiomyoma is benign soft tissue tumor composed of smooth muscle cells and vascular endothelium, characterized with slow growth, unspecific symptoms and rare malignant transformation. It is very rare in the head and neck region and complete surgical excision is the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment. We present a very rare case of angoleomyoma of the tounge base treated with partial glosectomy with harmonic scalpel which shortened surgical procedure,
reduced bleeding and postoperative complications.

Keywords

angiolemyoma; tongue; harmonic scalpel

Hrčak ID:

96496

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/96496

Publication date:

2.1.2013.

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