Volume 10, Issue 8 e6176
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Atypical spindle cell lipomatous tumor of the tongue: A rare entity arising in an unusual location

Soumaya Graja

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Soumaya Graja

Department of Pathology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia

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Soumaya Graja, Department of Pathology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia.

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Chiraz Chaari

Chiraz Chaari

Department of Pathology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia

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Chahir Kammoun

Chahir Kammoun

Department of Pathology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia

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Mouna Zghal

Mouna Zghal

Department of Pathology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia

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Morched Dhouib

Morched Dhouib

Department of maxillofacial surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia

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Slim Charfi

Slim Charfi

Department of Pathology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia

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Tahya Sellami-Boudawara

Tahya Sellami-Boudawara

Department of Pathology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia

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First published: 11 August 2022
Citations: 1

Abstract

Atypical spindle cell/pleomorphic lipomatous tumor (ASCPT) constitutes an emerging entity of lipomatous tumors. It is a benign tumor. It occurs typically in limbs and limb girdles. The occurrence in oral cavity is unusual. The diagnosis of this neoplasm is challenging. Herein, we report a case of ASCPT arising in the tongue.

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