A congenital mucocele of the anterior dorsal tongue

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Title:	A congenital mucocele of the anterior dorsal tongue
Author(s):	Wong Chung, J.E.; Ensink, R.J.H. ; Thijs, H.F.; Hoogen, F.J.A. van den
Publication year:	2014
Source:	International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, vol. 78, iss. 7, (2014), pp. 1179-1181
ISSN:	0165-5876
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.04.012
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : http://hdl.handle.net/2066/137685
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Subject:	Radboudumc 9: Rare cancers RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences
Organization:	Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title:	International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume:	vol. 78
Issue:	iss. 7
Page start:	p. 1179
Page end:	p. 1181
Abstract:	We report on a new-born with a congenital mucocele on the anterior dorsal side of the tongue. The presentation as well as the differential diagnosis of congenital oral swellings is discussed. Because of breastfeeding problems the mucinous swelling was incised and drained two days after birth. Immediately after drainage the swelling disappeared. Congenital oral swellings are rare. Most of them are mucoceles. Post-partum treatment is surgically, but spontaneous remission has been described. High incidence of recurrence should be taken into account when (micro-)marsupialization or incision as sole treatment is performed.