A congenital mucocele of the anterior dorsal tongue

Abstract We report on a new-born with a congenital mucocele on the anterior dorsal side of the tongue. The presentation as well as the differential diagnosis of congenital oral swellings is discussed. Because of breastfeeding problems the mucinous swelling was incised and drained two days after birt...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2014-07, Vol.78 (7), p.1179-1181
Main Authors: Wong Chung, J.E.R.E, Ensink, R.J.H, Thijs, H.F.H, van den Hoogen, F.J.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congenital
Diagnosis
Drainage
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Mucocele
Mucocele - congenital
Mucocele - diagnosis
Mucocele - therapy
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Tongue
Tongue Diseases - congenital
Tongue Diseases - diagnosis
Tongue Diseases - therapy
Treatment
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Summary:Abstract We report on a new-born with a congenital mucocele on the anterior dorsal side of the tongue. The presentation as well as the differential diagnosis of congenital oral swellings is discussed. Because of breastfeeding problems the mucinous swelling was incised and drained two days after birth. Immediately after drainage the swelling disappeared. Congenital oral swellings are rare. Most of them are mucoceles. Post-partum treatment is surgically, but spontaneous remission has been described. High incidence of recurrence should be taken into account when (micro-)marsupialization or incision as sole treatment is performed.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.04.012