Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 2

Lymphangiomatous macroglossia: A case report

  • Author:
  • Punit Chitlangia1, S.V. Kumaraswamy2, Abhishek Mathur3
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 137 to 139

1Dept. of Oral Oncology, KMIO

2Dept. of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, VS Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore

3NMDC, Delhi

Online published on 1 June, 2012.

Abstract

Lymhangioma is a benign malformation of the lymphatic channels. The anterior two -third on the dorsal surface of the tongue is the most common site for intra oral lymphangioma leading to macroglossia. We present a case of lymhangiomatous macroglossia in a 25 year old male who underwent surgical excision of the lesion followed by a primary closure. On follow-up after, there was an improved tongue appearance and good tongue function.

Keywords

Lymphangioma, Macroglossia