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Macroglossia Due to Symmetrical Lipomatosis of the Tongue: A Rare Presentation of Madelung's Disease—Case Report [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2026.
Symmetrical lipomatosis of the tongue is a rare manifestation of Madelung´s disease, characterized by diffuse, non‐encapsulated adipose tissue growth. We present the first reported Latin American case of a 58 year old patient treated with symmetrical bilateral glossectomy which preserved tongue functionality and significantly improved quality of life ...
Daniela Salamanca‐Ramirez, Daniel Felipe Villa‐Zuluaga, Diego Alejandro Ardila‐Torres   +2 more
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Glossectomy

South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 2018
No abstract available.
Diana M. Whiting
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Innovative Approaches for Utilizing the Fibula Flap Skin Paddle in the Presence of Alternate Vessel Anatomy—A Report of Three Clinical Cases [PDF]

Microsurgery, Volume 46, Issue 4, May 2026.
ABSTRACT The fibula free flap is a versatile option for reconstructing complex defects, particularly in the head and neck region. However, variations in the vascular anatomy of the skin paddle can pose challenges during flap harvest and inset. We identified three clinical cases of patients who were found to have alternative or aberrant vessel anatomy ...
Andrew Atia, Peirong Yu
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Neck Dissection Reduces Risk of Recurrence in Early‐Stage Oral Tongue Cancer [PDF]

Head &Neck, Volume 48, Issue 2, Page 339-345, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Patterns of failure in early‐stage oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) managed with surgery alone remain understudied. Methods Retrospective cohort study from 2000 to 2022 at a single tertiary care center evaluated pT1‐T2N0 OTSCC patients who underwent partial glossectomy with or without elective neck dissection (END ...
Jaclyn Lee, Tan Ding, Mae Wimbiscus, Dandan Liu, Melanie D. Hicks, Alexander J. Langerman, Robert J. Sinard, Kyle Mannion, Sarah L. Rohde, Eben L. Rosenthal, Michael C. Topf   +10 more
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Evaluation of a caudal midline glossectomy on tongue volume and upper airway cross-sectional areas in brachycephalic dogs: a cadaveric study [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
IntroductionRelative macroglossia may contribute to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, the pathologic disorder associated with respiratory dysfunction commonly seen in brachycephalic dogs.
Valeria T. Colberg, Raymond K. Kudej, Nicole Moyer, Joshua A. Peters, William M. Karlin   +4 more
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Craniofacial and Dental Complications Following Total Glossectomy Without Multidisciplinary Follow-Up: A Case Report [PDF]

Dentistry Journal
Background: Lymphangiomas are rare benign malformations of the lymphatic system, most frequently affecting the head and neck region. Oral involvement is uncommon, and when the tongue is affected, particularly its anterior two-thirds, it can cause major ...
Fatima Salek, Loubna Bahije, Fatima Zaoui   +2 more
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Total glossectomy: Technique review

Journal of Head and Neck Physicians and Surgeons, 2020
Advanced cancers of oral tongue and recurrent/residual tumors arising from base of tongue may require total glossectomy for curative intent treatment. This procedure is considered morbid due to possibility of life threatening aspiration. This review discusses the technical nuances to reduce functional morbidity.
Viswanath Neelakantan, Girish S Shetkar, Vikram D Kekatpure   +2 more
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Swallowing and Speaking Evaluation After Resection and Reconstruction Versus Definite Radiochemotherapy for (Sub)total Tongue Cancer [PDF]

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. In very advanced tongue cancer, definite radiochemotherapy (RCHT) is often preferred over total or near total glossectomy due to organ preservation and functionality, particularly swallowing. Methods:.
Tobias Ettl, MD, DDS, Johannes K. Meier, MD, DDS, Peter Kummer, MD, Fabian Pohl, MD, Michael Gerken, MD, Torsten E. Reichert, MD, DDS, Christopher Bohr, MD, Sarah Vester, MD   +7 more
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SPEECH QUALITY AFTER GLOSSECTOMY

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2000
SUMMARYThis study is an attempt to assess speech disability following glossectomy and primary reconstruction in patients vvith locally advanced carcinoma tongue. Twenty nine patients vvho undcrvvent glossectomy involving removal of 50% or more of the tongue followed by reconstruction were assessed using screening articulation tests, standardized ...
D K Vijaykumar, P Sasidharan, T Cherian, B Rajshekar   +3 more
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Evaluation of Facial Artery Musculomucosal Flap for Reconstruction of Small Tongue Defects [PDF]

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Shruti Kongara, Kishore Purushothaman, Jimmy Mathew, Yogesh Dhoke, Arya Chandrababu Jaya, Srilekha Reddy Galigutta, Shravan Rai, Abhinandan Badam, Krishnakumar Thankappan, Subramania Iyer   +9 more
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