Microcystic Lymphatic Malformation of Tongue-A Case Report
Lymphangiomas are benign malformations of the lymphatic system that show marked predilection for head and neck region and rarely occur in the oral cavity. The most common intraoral site of lymphatic malformations (LM) is the dorsum of tongue, where they often result in macroglossia leading to dysphagia, speech disturbances, difficulty in breathing and also mandibular prognathism and malocclusion. Though majority of cases can be initially diagnosed by a thorough history and examination, further investigations may be necessary to determine the extent of the disease. Here we report a case of superficial microcystic lymphatic malformation of the tongue in a 25-year-old female patient, which was associated with recurrent pain and swelling of the tongue. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed the presence of another cystic lesion at the base of the tongue.
Keywords: Lymphatic malformation, Lymphangioma, tongue, macroglossia, MRI.
Citation: Nishath Khanum, Smitha JD, and Santosh Kanwar. “Microcystic Lymphatic Malformation of Tongue-A Case Report”. SVOA Dentistry 2:2 (2021) pages 67-70.
