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Table 2 Comparison of previous cases

From: Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of the tongue base: a case for the case-report and review of the literature

 

Puri et al 2004 [6]

Kumai et al 2006 [10]

Peters et al

Patient

Male 48 yo

Male 76 yo

Female 60 yo

Base of Tongue Location

Right

Left

Right

Tumour Size

50 mm × 30 mm

40 mm × 20 mm

37-15 mm

Treatment Modality

3 drug Chemotherapy (cisplatin, doxorubicin and 5-Fluorourcil) Radiotherapy (66 Gy) (Coblalt Teletherapy Unit)

Surgery (subtotal glossectomy, bilat neck dissection and rectus abdominis flap)

Radiotherapy, 60 Gy over 30 fractions, 2 cm margin

Follow up

Nil Recurrence (14 months)

Nil recurrence (19 months)

Complete clinical response