Osseous Choristoma of the Tongue: A Review of Etiopathogenesis

Osseous choristoma is a normal bone tissue in an ectopic position. In the oral region lingual localization occurs more frequently and the mass is generally localized on the dorsum of the tongue. Definitive diagnosis is obtained only after histopathologic examination. The etiology remains already de...

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Main Authors: Edoardo Gorini, Mauro Mullace, Luca Migliorini, Emilio Mevio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/373104