Generalized lymphangioma of the tongue: A rare cause of macroglossia

Generalized lymphangioma of tongue is a rare cause of macroglossia in children. It causes mechanical discomfort and functional and psychological disturbances. We report a case of macroglossia due to generalized lymphangioma in a 10 year old where partial glossectomy was done to achieve symptomatic r...

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Published inJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 49 - 51
Main Authors Shah, Amar, Mahmud, Khalid, Shah, Anirudh
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2020
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Airway management
Birth defects
Case Report
Childhood
Genetic disorders
Lasers
Lymphangioma
lymphangioma tongue
Lymphatic system
macroglossia
partial glossectomy
Surgery
Tumors
partial glossectomy
Lymphangioma tongue
macroglossia
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Summary:Generalized lymphangioma of tongue is a rare cause of macroglossia in children. It causes mechanical discomfort and functional and psychological disturbances. We report a case of macroglossia due to generalized lymphangioma in a 10 year old where partial glossectomy was done to achieve symptomatic relief.
ISSN:0971-9261
1998-3891
DOI:10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_210_18