Reduction glossectomy of congenital macroglossia due to lymphangioma
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
;
: 314-318, 2019.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Macroglossia is a rare clinical condition defined as an enlarged tongue. Macroglossia can cause structural deformities like diastema and disproportionate mandibular growth and present functional disorders such as dysarthria, dysphonia, and respiratory problems. A 7-year-old boy who had lymphangiomatous macroglossia was treated with a reduction glossectomy by anchor-shaped combination of a U-shape and modified key-hole resection. Postoperatively, the reduced tongue was contained completely within the oral cavity, but open bite remained due to prognathism. Sensory and motor nerves to the tongue appeared to be intact, and circulation was adequate. This patient will be monitored for recurrence of tongue enlargement.
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Main subject:
Prognathism
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Recurrence
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Tongue
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Open Bite
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Diastema
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Dysarthria
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Dysphonia
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Glossectomy
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Lymphangioma
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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