Coexisting Congenital Subglosso-palatal Membrane and Tongue Dermoid in a Neonate
Indian Pediatr
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2019 Dec; 55(12): 1087-1088
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Neonatal respiratory distress due to coexisting subglosso-palatalmembrane and tongue dermoid has not been reported yet. Case characteristics Anewborn with respiratory distress having a membrane in the oral cavity. Excision ofmembrane revealed a tongue mass with cleft palate, obstructing the nasopharynxcompletely. Elective ventilation was followed by excision of mass.Outcome:
The childwas cured with uneventful course at follow-up of six months. Message Co-existingcongenital anomalies causing airway obstruction may be missed in presence ofsubglosso-palatal membrane.
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IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
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Indian Pediatr
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2018
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