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Lymphagioma of the Tongue:A Case Report
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Lymphangiomas are congenital benign focal malformations of the lymphatic system diagnosed after birth & early childhood & predominantly seen in the head and neck region. These are uncommon when oral cavity, subcutaneous tissues and skin in involved. They are associated with a number of syndromes and is one of the causes of macroglossia. Usually the anterior one third and dorsal aspect of tongue is involved & is the common site when there is an intra oral involvement. Treatment consists of sclerotherapy and local excision of the lesion. Here we report a case of a 12-year-old male patient.
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Lymphangioma, Benign Malformations, Lymphatics.
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