Lymphangioma of Tongue a Rare Entity: A Case Report

Lymphangioma is relatively rare congenital malformations of lymphatic vessels that are fi lled with a clear protein-rich fl uid with a few lymph cells. They result due to abnormal development of the lymphatic system with an obstruction to lymph drainage from the affected area. This is an interesting case of lymphangioma of the tongue in a 2-year-female child. Oral lymphangioma is uncommon lesions that tend to involve the dorsal surface of the tongue. Conservative surgical excision is preferred in superfi cial, localized lesions and hence an insight of this condition of prime importance in its diagnosis and management. Oral lymphangioma is relatively uncommon lesions occurring at the dorsal region of the tongue. Superfi cial and localized lesions should be treated by conservative surgical excision with low relapse rates.