%0 Journal Article
%T Lymphangioma of Tongue: A Rare Entity
%A Supriya M Kheur
%A Samapika Routray
%A Yashwant Ingale
%A Desai R S
%J Indian Journal of Dental Advancements
%D 2011
%I National Academy of Dentistry
%R 10.5866/3.3.635
%X Lymphangiomas are uncommon congenital malformations of lymphatic vessels filled with a clear protein-rich fluid containing few lymph cells. They result from abnormal development of lymphatic system with obstruction to lymph drainage from the affected area. Herewith, we present an interesting case of lymphangioma of the tongue in a 13-year-old boy.
%K lymphangioma
%K congenital malformation
%U http://www.rep.nacd.in/ijda/pdf/3.3.635.pdf