CASE REPORT - LYMPHANGIOMA UNCOVERED - INSIGHTS INTO A RARE PEDIATRIC TONGUE LESION

Singh Shipra; Singhal Parul; Nagar Abheet

Authors

Singh Shipra Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences. Author
Singhal Parul Professor, Department of Pathology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences. Author
Nagar Abheet Junior Resident, Department of Pathology, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences. Author

Keywords:

Case Report, Histopathology, Lymphangioma, Pediatric, Tongue, Vascular Malformation.

Abstract

Lymphangiomas are rare benign vascular malformations of lymphatic origin, frequently presenting in the head and neck region of pediatric patients. Tongue involvement, although uncommon, can cause functional impairment and aesthetic concerns. This case report describes a 7-year-old child with a congenital, progressively enlarging tongue swelling involving both anterior two-thirds and posterior one-third. Gross and histopathological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of lymphangioma. The case underscores the importance of early diagnosis, complete excision, and histological confirmation.