Lymphangioma of the tongue - a case report and review of literature

Lymphangiomas are benign tumours resulting from a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system. They are relatively uncommon and usually diagnosed in infancy and early childhood. Commonly located at head and neck, they rarely occur in the oral cavity. Intraoral lymphangiomas occur more frequently...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2014-09, Vol.8 (9), p.ZD12-ZD14
Main Authors: V, Usha, Sivasankari, T, Jeelani, S, Asokan, G S, Parthiban, J
Format: Article
Language:English
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congenital malformation
Dentistry
lymphangioma
macroglossia
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Summary:Lymphangiomas are benign tumours resulting from a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system. They are relatively uncommon and usually diagnosed in infancy and early childhood. Commonly located at head and neck, they rarely occur in the oral cavity. Intraoral lymphangiomas occur more frequently on the dorsum of tongue, followed by palate, buccal mucosa, gingiva, and lips. Lymphangioma of the tongue is a common cause of macroglossia in children associated with difficulty in swallowing and mastication, speech disturbances, airway obstruction, mandibular prognathism, openbite and other possible deformities of maxillofacial structures. We present the case of a 13-year-old female with lymphangioma of tongue. The clinical, radiological, and treatment modalities of this case are discussed.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2014/9890.4792