Coexisting Congenital Subglosso-palatal Membrane and Tongue Dermoid in a Neonate.

Authors :: Tiwari P
Pandey V
Tapadar J
Source :: Indian pediatrics [Indian Pediatr] 2018 Dec 15; Vol. 55 (12), pp. 1087-1088.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Background: Neonatal respiratory distress due to coexisting subglosso-palatal membrane and tongue dermoid has not been reported yet.<br />Case Characteristics: A newborn with respiratory distress having a membrane in the oral cavity. Excision of membrane revealed a tongue mass with cleft palate, obstructing the nasopharynx completely. Elective ventilation was followed by excision of mass.<br />Outcome: The child was cured with uneventful course at follow-up of six months.<br />Message: Co-existing congenital anomalies causing airway obstruction may be missed in presence of subglosso-palatal membrane.

Subjects :: Cleft Palate complications
Dermoid Cyst complications
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Membranes abnormalities
Tongue Neoplasms complications
Abnormalities, Multiple diagnosis
Cleft Palate diagnosis
Dermoid Cyst diagnosis
Palate abnormalities
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn etiology
Tongue abnormalities
Tongue Neoplasms diagnosis

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