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Lymphangioma tongue.

J P Purohit1, Piyush Tripathi, Inderjeet Singh

  • 1Dept. of E.N.T, M.L.B. Medical College, Jhansi (U.P.).

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
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This study details a rare case of tongue lymphangioma, a condition causing tongue enlargement (macroglossia). Surgical excision was performed, and a literature review was conducted to inform treatment strategies for this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral pathology
  • Surgical oncology
  • Head and neck surgery

Background:

  • Lymphangioma of the tongue is a rare congenital benign tumor.
  • Macroglossia can result from tongue lymphangioma, impacting speech, swallowing, and breathing.
  • Limited literature exists on optimal management strategies for lingual lymphangioma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of tongue lymphangioma presenting as macroglossia.
  • To review existing literature on the diagnosis and management of lingual lymphangioma.
  • To contribute to understanding effective treatment approaches for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a patient with tongue lymphangioma and macroglossia.
  • Surgical wide excision of the lingual lesion.
  • Comprehensive literature review of similar cases and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Successful wide excision of the tongue lymphangioma was achieved.
  • The literature review provided insights into various treatment modalities.
  • A conclusion regarding optimal treatment strategies was formulated based on case data and literature.

Conclusions:

  • Wide excision is a viable treatment option for tongue lymphangioma causing macroglossia.
  • Further research and case reporting are needed to establish definitive treatment guidelines.
  • Multidisciplinary management may be beneficial for complex cases of lingual lymphangioma.