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Congenital fibrous hamartoma of the tip of the tongue: A novel peculiar entity
Author(s) -
Di Altobrando Ambra,
Patrizi Annalisa,
Misciali Cosimo,
Virdi Annalucia,
Tarsitano Achille,
Vara Giulio,
Baraldi Carlotta,
Neri Iria
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.14363
Subject(s) - tongue , hamartoma , medicine , asymptomatic , anatomy , pathology
Congenital fibrous hamartoma of the tip of the tongue, a peculiar and novel entity, consists of one or two asymptomatic pearly or yellowish nodules, not exceeding 0.5 cm in maximum diameter, at the tip of the tongue, ventrally or dorsally. Unlike other localizations, congenital fibrous hamartoma of the tip of the tongue is not associated with cleft lip or palate, or with feeding problems. Surgical excision should be avoided, reserved only for dubious cases, since the lesions are benign and stable over time.