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Non-syndromic oropharyngeal hamartoma: A case report

Authors: Kanwar Vikrant Singh; Gurpreet Singh; Surabhi Gupta; Paromita Patra;

Non-syndromic oropharyngeal hamartoma: A case report

Abstract

This case report details the presentation, investigation, management, and histopathological examination of a rare occurrence – non-syndromic oropharyngeal hamartomas in a 2-year-old child. The child presented with a substantial orofacial mass on the dorsum of the tongue, causing significant functional impairments. Notably, the mass measured 8×4 cm and protruded outside the oral cavity. Additional findings included a nodular mass at the tongue tip, a lobulated mass on the right buccal mucosa (3×4 cm), cleft palate, microphthalmos of the right eye, and an accessory pinna on the right cheek. Diagnostic investigations, including ultrasound, revealed irregular soft tissue lesions with hypoechoic areas and vascular channels, indicative of hemangioma. Blood parameters were within normal limits. Due to the size and symptomatic nature of the mass, surgical intervention was planned and executed under general anesthesia with nasal intubation. The procedure involved complete dissection and excision of the masses from the tongue and buccal mucosa. The surgical site was meticulously closed in layers using 4-O vicryl. Postoperatively, the child resumed oral feeds on the third day, and the recovery period was uneventful. Histopathological examination of the excised specimen depicted a hamartomatous lesion of the tongue characterized by stratified squamous epithelial lining, admixture of blood vessels, adipose tissue, fibrocollagenous tissue, cartilaginous tissue, nerve bundles, adnexal structures, and minor salivary glands. The report concludes by highlighting the rarity of lingual hamartomas, emphasizing the exceptional size and vascularity of the presented case. It stresses the necessity of considering hamartomas in the differential diagnosis of tongue lesions in pediatric patients. The definitive management approach discussed is complete surgical excision, with the importance of confirming the diagnosis through histopathological examination of the excised specimen. This case contributes with valuable insights into the clinical presentation and management of non-syndromic oropharyngeal hamartomas in pediatric patients.

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Medicine (General), pediatric, R5-920, RD1-811, tongue, hamartoma, excision, oropharyngeal, Surgery, tissue lesions, non-syndromic

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