CASE REPORT
Year : 2022  |  Volume: 2  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 1-6

Isolated Giant Congenital Macroglossia in a Nigerian Newborn

Sanni AU, Lawal. TO, Na’Uzo MA, Musa TL, AbdulAzeez TA, Audu LI,
Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria, Department of Paediatrics, Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria, Department of Paediatrics, Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria

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Congenital macroglossia is a rare condition and the true incidence of isolated congenital macroglossia is unknown because of its association with multiple genetic syndromes. Its importance lies in the complications that this presentation can cause such as difficulty in feeding and breathing. We report a case of isolated massive tongue enlargement in a 10- hour old female term neonate with the aim of creating    awareness    about    this    clinical condition.

Keywords: Isolated congenital macroglossia, newborn, Nigeria
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