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Ney Robson Bezerra Ribeiro1, Leonardo de Freitas Silva, Heitor Fontes da Silva
1*Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Batista Memorial Hospital, Fortaleza †Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University-UNESP, Araçatuba ‡Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, São Paulo University-USP, Ribeirão Preto §Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ||Oral Surgery Division, Doc. José Frota Institute-IJF, Fortaleza, Brazil.
Macroglossia, a rare condition of tongue overgrowth, can cause significant aesthetic and functional issues. Surgical intervention, like keyhole lingual resection, effectively reduces tongue volume while preserving crucial nerves and blood vessels.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Macroglossia, characterized by lingual muscle hypertrophy, presents as a rare congenital or acquired condition.
- It can lead to aesthetic concerns and functional impairments, including mandibular prognathism and malocclusion.
Observation:
- Diagnosis of macroglossia is primarily clinical.
- Treatment involves surgical excision of a portion of the tongue, with various techniques documented.
Findings:
- The keyhole lingual resection technique demonstrates efficacy in reducing tongue volume.
- This method also aids in preserving the tongue's vital neurovascular bundles.
Implications:
- This clinical report details true macroglossia with dental-skeletal discrepancies.
- It highlights the successful application of partial glossectomy prior to orthognathic surgery.
