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Massive vascular malformation involving tongue can cause significant functional impairment. In this report we describe a rare case of extensive venous malformation involving tongue leading to obstructive sleep apnoea, inability to speak, eat, severe discomfort due to exposure induced dryness and ulceration. Multimodality treatment approach comprising of sclerotherapy, electrocautery and radiation therapy was used in this case.
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Anand, T.S., Mittal, R., Shashidhar, T.B. et al. Macroglossia due to venous malformation. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 58, 402–404 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03049613
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