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Harsha Bhayya1, D Pavani2, M L Avinash Tejasvi1
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, Telangana, India.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|December 19, 2015
Summary
Lymphangiomas are benign tumors of lymphatic channels, often presenting at birth. This case highlights a rare tongue lymphangioma causing macroglossia in a child.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Malformations
- Pediatric Oncology
Background:
- Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations of lymphatic vessels, typically benign hamartomatous tumors.
- They commonly affect the head and neck, with a high incidence in infants and young children.
- Lymphangiomas can present as isolated lesions or in association with other vascular anomalies like hemangiomas.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a lymphangioma affecting the tongue in an 8-year-old boy.
- The tumor presented as a significant growth, leading to macroglossia (enlarged tongue).
- Such tongue involvement can impair speech and mastication.
Findings:
- Lymphangiomas of the tongue are uncommon but can cause significant functional deficits.
- Macroglossia due to lymphangioma requires careful diagnosis and management.
- Early-onset lymphangiomas are most frequent, with tongue involvement being a notable subtype.
Implications:
- Understanding the presentation of rare pediatric lymphangiomas is crucial for timely diagnosis.
- Effective management strategies are needed to address functional impairments caused by macroglossia.
- This case underscores the importance of considering lymphangioma in pediatric patients with tongue enlargement.
