Case report highlights diagnostic challenges and prognosis implications of basaloid squamous cell carcinoma in the tongue, suggesting thorough histological evaluation.
This is the first reported case of BSCC of the midline dorsal tongue. This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges of BSCC and underscores the importance of comprehensive evaluation of all histological features using immunohistochemistry studies, as BSCC can mimic other pathologic entities but may confer a different prognosis. Early and definitive diagnosis of this disease has implications for management decisions and prognosis.
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