Abstract
The purpose of presenting these case reports is to highlight the occurrence of heterotopic glial tissue of the tongue and nose in children. So far, literature review has revealed few case reports of such lesions in neonates, but our patients presented with this unique lesion at the age of two and a half years and 3 years. This is a rare congenital anomaly in the tongue, which can mimic a lingual thyroid, teratoma, dermoid cyst etc. Surgical excision is mandatory when the lesion causes obstructive symptoms. The authors discuss the problems in diagnosis, pathology and management and review the literature.
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Ramadass, T., Narayanan, N., Rao, P. et al. Glial Heterotopia in ENT—Two Case Reports and Review of Literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 63, 407–410 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0267-x
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