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Lymphangiomatous Macroglossia: a Case Report


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1 Dept. of Oral Oncology, KMIO, India
2 Dept. of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, VS Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore, India
3 NMDC, Delhi, India
     

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Lymhangioma is a benign malformation of the lymphatic channels. The anterior two -third on the dorsal surface of the tongue is the most common site for intra oral lymphangioma leading to macroglossia. We present a case of lymhangiomatous macroglossia in a 25 year old male who underwent surgical excision of the lesion followed by a primary closure. On follow-up after, there was an improved tongue appearance and good tongue function.

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Lymphangioma, Macroglossia
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Authors

Punit Chitlangia
Dept. of Oral Oncology, KMIO, India
S. V. Kumaraswamy
Dept. of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, VS Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore, India
Abhishek Mathur
NMDC, Delhi, India

Abstract


Lymhangioma is a benign malformation of the lymphatic channels. The anterior two -third on the dorsal surface of the tongue is the most common site for intra oral lymphangioma leading to macroglossia. We present a case of lymhangiomatous macroglossia in a 25 year old male who underwent surgical excision of the lesion followed by a primary closure. On follow-up after, there was an improved tongue appearance and good tongue function.

Keywords


Lymphangioma, Macroglossia

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