Congenital cystadenoma of the tongue in a neonate: case report with reviewof literature

Authors
Kacker, A de Serres, LM
Citation
A. Kacker et Lm. De Serres, Congenital cystadenoma of the tongue in a neonate: case report with reviewof literature, INT J PED O, 60(1), 2001, pp. 83-86
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
ISSN journal
01655876 → ACNP
Volume
60
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
83 - 86
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-5876(20010730)60:1<83:CCOTTI>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
We present a congenital cystadenoma of the tongue in a neonate, which prese nted at birth. Cystadenomas are uncommon tumors that form from salivary gla nd duct tissue and are more commonly seen in adults. This is the youngest c ase to be reported in the English literature. A review of literature with d ifferential diagnosis and management is presented. (C) 2001 Elsevier Scienc e ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.