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12-01-2024 | Hamartoma | Clinical Report

Solitary Ganglioneuromatous Hamartoma Tongue in a Newborn – A Rare Entity

Authors: Neha Jain, Sonali Tyagi, Arti Khatri, Ekta Narang, Aarshi Gupta

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 2/2024

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Ganglioneuromatous hamartoma is a benign tumour of autonomic ganglia with very few cases reported in head and neck region. In this report, we are presenting a case of ganglioneuromatous hamartoma in a 20 day old female child who presented with a tongue mass. She underwent a surgical excision and the definitive diagnosis was made by histopathology. This case reports discusses presentation and management of a case of ganglioneuromatous hamartoma.

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Title: Solitary Ganglioneuromatous Hamartoma Tongue in a Newborn – A Rare Entity
Authors: Neha Jain
Sonali Tyagi
Arti Khatri
Ekta Narang
Aarshi Gupta
Publication date: 12-01-2024
Publisher: Springer India
Keyword: Hamartoma
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-024-04496-z

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