Sonographic detection of a lingual node metastasis from early squamous cell cancer of the tongue

J Clin Ultrasound. 2018 Jan;46(1):69-72. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22486. Epub 2017 Apr 25.

Abstract

Lingual node metastasis from early-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue is uncommon and difficult to detect. We present a case of a lingual lymph node metastasis from an early tongue cancer. Sonography demonstrated a small nonpalpable lingual node on the floor of the mouth. The patient underwent complete surgical resection and had no evidence of recurrence 5 years later. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 46:69-72, 2018.

Keywords: lingual node; lymph node metastasis; neck; tongue cancer; ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Middle Aged
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
  • Tongue Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tongue Neoplasms / pathology
  • Ultrasonography