Glial Heterotopia of the Base of Tongue: A Case Report

Tuang GJ 1 , Lee JPH 1 , Velayutham P 2 , Git KA 3 , Ariffin NAA 4 , Abidin ZAZ 1

Affiliations 

  • 1 Hospital Selayang, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Batu Caves, Malaysia
  • 2 Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Wilayah Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 3 Hospital Selayang, Department of Radiology, Batu Caves, Malaysia
  • 4 Hospital Selayang, Department of Pathology, Batu Caves, Malaysia
Medeni Med J, 2019;34(3):324-328.
PMID: 32821456 DOI: 10.5222/MMJ.2019.88886

Abstract

Glial heterotopia of oropharynx is a congenital anomaly, whereby ectopic mature glial tissue is found around oropharynx isolated from the brain and spinal cord. Herein we report a rare presentation of a mass at the base of tongue in a neonate. In addition, to underscore the rarity of oropharygeal glial heterotopia, we discuss the dilemma in approaching its diagnosis and management in a neonate.

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