Abstract
Summary Brain heterotopia of the tongue is a rare, congenital malformation, probably not embryologically related to encephaloceles or to the so called “nasal gliomas.” The progressive growth frequently noted confers to the lesion a tumor-like appearance and can raise a clinical suspicion of some rare neonatal neoplasia. The non-neoplastic nature of the lesion is well established, and the growth may well be due to the fact that heterotopic brain grows as rapidly as normal brain in the infant. Although local recurrence after incomplete resection has been reported, the clinical behavior of brain heterotopia of the tongue is benign.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
